Oirat
Also known as: Western Mongolian, Dörbed
A western Mongolic language spoken across western Mongolia (Khovd, Bayan-Ölgii) and parts of Xinjiang in China. Sister to Kalmyk, with a separate writing tradition based on the Clear Script (Todo Bichig).
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Frequently asked questions
What language is Oirat?
Oirat is a dialect of Oirat.
Which region is Oirat associated with?
Oirat is part of the East Asia region on DialectAtlas.
Is Oirat known by other names?
Yes — Oirat is also referred to as Western Mongolian, Dörbed.