Gathang language

Gathang
Gathang
Worimi
Lower North Coast language
Region	New South Wales
Ethnicity	Worimi (Warrimay), Birrbay (Birpai), Guringay (Gringai)
Language family	Pama–Nyungan Yuin–Kuric Kuri Worimi Gathang; ; ; ;
Dialects	Gadjang (Kattang, Katthang, Gathang); Worimi (Warimi); Birbay (Birrpayi);
Language codes
ISO 639-3	kda – inclusive code; Individual code:; xbj – Birrpayi
Glottolog	wori1245 Worimi
AIATSIS	E67
ELP	Birrpayi

The Gathang language, also spelt Gadjang, Kattang, Kutthung, Gadhang, Gadang and previously known as Worimi language (also spelt Warrimay), is an Australian Aboriginal language or group of dialects. The three known dialects are Birrbay, Guringay, and Warrimay, which are used by the Worimi, Guringay, and Birrbay peoples. It became dormant during the latter half of the 20th century, but has been revived during the 21st century.

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