Atomín

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Atomín
Pronunciationætwɒmɪn
Native toTomikals
Native speakers
L1: 12,000 (2021)
L2: 24,000 (2021)
Total: 36,000
Manually coded English
(multiple systems)
Official status
Official language in
  • List of countries and territories where English is an official language: 1 country
  • List of countries and territories where English is an official language: 0 non-sovereign entities
Language codes
ISO 639-1
ISO 639-2atí
ISO 639-3
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Atomín (pronounced ætwɒmɪn) is an indigenous language spoken by the Atoím people in the northern regions of the Western Island of the Illumik archipelago. It is primarily spoken in the state of Tomikals. As of 2021, Atomín has approximately 12,000 native speakers, with an additional 24,000 speakers who use it as a second language, bringing the total number of speakers to 36,000.

Classification

Atomín belongs to the Eskaleut language family, specifically within the Eskimo branch of the Inuit languages. Within the context of the Illumik archipelago, Atomín is classified as one of the Illumik languages.

Script

The written form of Atomín utilizes the Latin script, and there is also a Braille adaptation for visually impaired individuals.

Status

Atomín is recognized as an official language in the state of Tomikals. However, its official status on a broader national or international scale is limited.

Geographical Distribution

The primary speakers of Atomín are concentrated in the northern areas of the Western Island of the Illumik archipelago. It is predominantly spoken in rural and remote communities within the state of Tomikals.

Revitalization Efforts

Like many indigenous languages around the world, Atomín faces challenges related to language shift and decline in intergenerational transmission. Efforts are being made by local communities, educational institutions, and cultural organizations to preserve and revitalize Atomín through initiatives such as language immersion programs, documentation projects, and community language revitalization efforts.

Importance of Preservation

Preserving Atomín is not only crucial for maintaining the cultural heritage and identity of the Atoím people but also for biodiversity of languages and the preservation of traditional knowledge systems embedded within the language.

References

- List of countries and territories where English is an official language: 1 country - List of countries and territories where English is an official language: 0 non-sovereign entities