Digor

/ˈdɪɡɔr/ noun

Definition

A Caucasian language spoken by the Digor Ossetians in the North Caucasus region, one of the two main dialects of Ossetian.

Etymology

Named after the Digor people, an ethnic group in the Caucasus. The word reflects the indigenous naming traditions of the region, preserving the group's self-identification.

Kelly Says

Digor is literally a disappearing language—only thousands of speakers remain, and linguists race to document it before it vanishes, making every recording like capturing a piece of human history.

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