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  1. Cornish people - Wikipedia

    A total of 83,499 people in England and Wales were described as having a Cornish national identity. 59,456 of these were described as Cornish only, 6,261 as Cornish and British, and 17,782 as …

  2. Cornish language, alphabet and pronunciation - Omniglot

    Cornish is a Celtic language spoken mainly in Cornwall in the south west of the UK by about 3,000 people.

  3. Cornish language | Revival, Revivalists & Revivalism | Britannica

    Cornish language, a member of the Brythonic group of Celtic languages. Spoken in Cornwall in southwestern Britain, it became extinct in the 18th or early 19th century as a result of displacement …

  4. CORNISH Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

    The meaning of CORNISH is of, relating to, or characteristic of Cornwall, Cornishmen, or Cornish. How to use Cornish in a sentence.

  5. Discovering the Cornish Language: A Beginner's Guide

    Explore the history and revival of the Cornish language (Kernewek) and connect with this vibrant part of Cornwall’s culture!

  6. Why Cornwall is resurrecting its indigenous language - BBC

    Apr 24, 2023 · As Britain redefines its modern identity, the Cornish are re-finding their place in the nation through their ancient language, Kernewek.

  7. Cornish language - Wikipedia

    Cornish language ... A Cornish speaker in 2015 Cornish (Kernewek or Kernowek [kəɾˈnuːək]) [8] is a Celtic language of the Brittonic subgroup that is native to the Cornish people and their homeland, …

  8. Cornwall - Wikipedia

    Cornwall (/ ˈkɔːrnwəl /; [5] Cornish: Kernow [ˈkɛrnɔʊ] or [ˈkɛrnɔ] [6]) is a ceremonial county in South West England. [7] It is one of the Celtic nations and the homeland of the Cornish people. The county is …

  9. Cornish language revival - Wikipedia

    The Cornish language revival (Cornish: dasserghyans Kernewek, lit. ''resurrection of Cornish'') is an ongoing process to revive the use of the Cornish language of Cornwall, England.

  10. Cornish people - Simple English Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

    Cornish people Map Kernow ("the son of Cornwall"), statue at Kapunda, South Australia Cornish people (Cornish: Kernowyon) are often regarded as a distinct national identity of the United Kingdom, …