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Gathang | |
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Worimi Lower North Coast | |
Region | New South Wales |
Ethnicity | Worimi (Warrimay), Birrbay (Birpai), Guringay (Gringai) |
Extinct | after 1966 |
Revival | >1,000 (2018-19) |
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Language codes | |
ISO 639-3 | kda – inclusive codeIndividual code: xbj – Birrpayi |
Glottolog | wori1245 Worimi |
AIATSIS[1] | E67 |
ELP | Birrpayi |
The Gathang language, also spelt Gadjang, Kattang, Kutthung, Gadhang, Gadang and previously known as Worimi (also spelt Warrimay), is an Australian Aboriginal language or group of dialects. The three known dialects are Birrbay, Guringay, and Warrimay, which are used by the Worimi, Guringay, and Birrbay peoples. It became dormant during the latter half of the 20th century, but has been revived as of the 21st century.