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Goaria language

Marwari language of Sindh, Pakistan

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Goaria is a Marwari language of the Rajasthani branch of Indo-Aryan languages, spoken by approximately 25,000 people in Sindh Province, Pakistan. The Goaria people are predominantly Hindu and use Hindi for religious worship.

01Classification

Goaria is classified within the Marwari subgroup of the Rajasthani languages. It is one of several Rajasthani-related languages spoken by Hindu communities in Sindh, alongside Dhatki and Marwari.

02Status

According to Ethnologue, Goaria is a stable language with an EGIDS rating of 6a (Vigorous), meaning it is used as a first language by all generations within the ethnic community. The language is not taught in schools.

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