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Alutiiq Language Online Dictionary

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Language Name

Alutiiq.

Alternate Language Names

Central Yup'ik, Yup'ik, West Alaska Eskimo, Sugpiaq, Suk Eskimo, Pacific Gulf Yupik, Sugpiak, Sugcestun, Suk, Supik, Pacific Gulf Yupik, Gulf Yupik, Koniag-Chugach.

Region

Alaska, United States.

Who

Native Village of Afognak in partnership with the Sun'aq Tribe of Kodiak.

Others Involved

Icons and logos of sponsors are listed at the bottom of the dictionary page on the website.

Publishing Information

This is a digital dictionary that doesn't display any information on launch or update dates.

How People are Cited

The compilers of the dictionary are cited at the bottom of the dictionary page under Who we are. Sponsors are also cited at the bottom of the page.

How Information is Cited

This dictionary does not cite the source of any of its information.

Where is Information Coming from

This dictionary does not indicate where information is coming from or what sources were used.

Tools and Framework used

This dictionary uses a multimedia website framework as it includes audio.

Access

This dictionary is open access.

Included Languages and Directionality

Entries are displayed as English to Alutiiq, but either language can be used to search the dictionary.

Dialects Included

Some entries include both Northern Style Alutiiq and Southern Style Alutiiq forms. In those cases each form is identified with a dialect. In cases where the dialect is not specified it is not clear whether the entry word is used in both dialects.

Type of Dictionary

This is a bilingual, bidirectional dictionary.

How are Entries Organised

Entries may be browsed alphabetically by English or searched for in either English or Alutiiq.

Other Features

Feature Included More Information
Guide to use and understand
Audio For some entries
Images
Example phrases For some entries
Speakers marked
Dialects marked For some entries

Other Notes

Each entry has a Details tab which can be opened by clicking the eye icon next to the entry. This tab includes spaces for audio as well as information on part of speech, category of speech, examples/conjugations/irregulars, cultural notes, negative forms, and additional meanings. In most entries this information is blank or only partially filled out.

External Links

Link to the online dictionary: http://www.alutiiqlanguage.org/dictionary