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Karay-a language
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Not to be confused with Karayá language.
The Karay-a language (Kinaray-a, Binisayâ nga Kinaray-a or Hinaraya; English: Harayan)[1] is an Austronesian regional language in the Philippines spoken by the Karay-a people, mainly in Antique.
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Karay-a | |
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Harayan[1] | |
Kinaray-a, Hiniraya, Binisaya nga Karay-a | |
Native to | Philippines |
Region | Antique, southern and central Iloilo, southern part of Guimaras, southern Aklan, Occidental Mindoro particularly in Ilin Island, western Capiz, some parts of Palawan, and a few parts of Soccsksargen |
Ethnicity | Karay-a |
Native speakers | 1.1 million (2023)[2] |
Austronesian
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Official status | |
Official language in | Regional language in the Philippines |
Regulated by | Komisyon sa Wikang Filipino |
Language codes | |
ISO 639-3 | krj |
Glottolog | kina1250 |
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It is one of the Bisayan languages, mainly along with Aklanon/Malaynon, Capiznon, Cebuano, and Hiligaynon.