South Saami

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Language: South Saami
Alternate names: Saami (Central-South), Saami (Southern), Same, Samic, Saamen kieli, Sāme-giellâ, Vefsn, Eteläsaame, Saamí meridional, "Lapon", Sabme, Same, "Lopary", "Lappic", "Lapp", "Lappisk", "Lapin kieli", Saamskij jazyk, "Südlappisch", "Lappish", "Røroslappisk"
Language code: sma
Language family: Uralic, Saami, Western Saami, Southwestern Saami
Number of speakers: 600
Vulnerability: Endangered
Script: Latin script.

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The preferred name for this group of languages is Saami. "Lapp" is an outdated term, and is not recommended for use. It is included in the list of alternate names here, for the benefit of those searching for language names referenced in older materials.