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Encyclopedia > Auvergnat (dialect)

Auvergnat (French name) or Auvernhat (native name) is one of several dialects of the Occitan language spoken in Auvergne, which is a historical province in the northern part of Occitania. Occitania is the southern third of France, an historical region where the modern Occitan language is still spoken. Occitan, known also as Lenga dòc or Langue doc (Occitan: occitan, lenga dòc) is a Romance language spoken in Occitania (i. ... Auvergne coat of arms Auvergne (Occitan: Auvèrnha) was the name of an historically independent county in the center of France, as well as later a province of France. ... The Kingdom of France was organized into provinces until March 4, 1790, when the establishment of the département system superseded provinces. ... Occitania refers to the lands where the Occitan language is spoken. ... Occitan, known also as Lenga dòc or Langue doc (Occitan: occitan, lenga dòc) is a Romance language spoken in Occitania (i. ...


This dialect has become renowned internationally through the folk song arrangements of Joseph Canteloube. Marie-Joseph Canteloube de Malaret (1879 - November 4, 1957), was a French composer. ...


See also

There are a number of languages of France. ...

External links

  • Ethnologue report for Auvergnat
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