Omniglot
Omniglot (/ˈɒmnɪˌɡlɒt/) is an online encyclopedia focused on languages and writing systems.[2]
Type of site | Encyclopedia |
|---|---|
| Key people | Simon Ager[1] |
| URL | omniglot.com |
| Commercial | No |
| Launched | 1998 |
| Current status | Active |
Etymology
The name "Omniglot" comes from the Latin prefix omnis (meaning "all") and the Greek root γλωσσα (glossa, meaning "tongue").
History
The website was launched by British linguist Simon Ager in 1998, originally intended to be a web design and translation service. As Ager collected and added more information about languages and various writing systems, the project evolved into an encyclopedia.[3]
As of February 2020, the number of languages detailed on the site is over 1,300.[4]
gollark: That's... not entirely false, though?
gollark: But not all fields have this or make it conventional to use it.
gollark: You can just use ArXiv if you're in CS/maths/physics.
gollark: Surely if you're pumping the iron it must be a fluid, and thus a liquid (or if you're really adventurous, gas).
gollark: You probably should. According to at least 2 things I looked at on the internet, it's important for health.
See also
References
- Melanie Moore (13 June 2016). "Interview with the Omniglot". Mango Languages. Retrieved 17 July 2017.
- "Omniglot : the guide to languages, alphabets and other writing systems". Library of Congress. Retrieved 17 July 2017.
- "Omniglot - a potted history". Retrieved 17 July 2017.
- "About Omniglot". Retrieved 15 February 2020.
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