Frisian (language)

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Scope note
West Germanic language spoken primarily in areas along the North Sea in the Netherlands, including the offshore islands. There are three dialects: West Frisian, East Frisian, and North Frisian. Frisian is considered to be the West Germanic language that is most closely related to English.
Frisian
Accepted term: 02-Mar-2026