Gilaki

/ɡɪˈlɑːki/ noun

Definition

A member of an ethnic group inhabiting the Caspian coastal region of Iran; the Persian dialect or language spoken by Gilaki people.

Etymology

From Persian/Azeri, referring to the people of Gilān province. The ethnonym and language name derive from the geographic region name Gilān.

Kelly Says

The Gilaki people have their own distinct language that's neither standard Persian nor Azerbaijani—it's one of dozens of minority languages in Iran that most of the world has never heard of.

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