Faroese

/ˌfɛərˈoʊz/ adjective, noun

Definition

As an adjective: relating to the Faroe Islands, their people, or their language. As a noun: the North Germanic language spoken in the Faroe Islands, or a person from there.

Etymology

From 'Faroe' (Old Norse 'Færeyjar,' meaning 'sheep islands') plus the suffix '-ese' (used for languages and nationalities), as in 'Japanese' or 'Chinese'.

Kelly Says

Faroese is one of the least widely spoken official languages in Europe with only about 72,000 speakers, yet it has remained remarkably unchanged since medieval times—making it a linguistic time capsule.

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