Polari

A language of United Kingdom

ISO 639: pld
Alternate Names: Palari, Palarie, Parlare, Parlaree, Parlary, Parlyaree
Population: No known L1 speakers. Ethnic population: No ethnic community.
Location:: Scattered.
Language Status: 9 (Second language only).
Classification: Unclassified
Language Resources: OLAC resources in and about Polari
Writing: Latin script [Latn].
Other Comments: An in-group language among theatrical and circus people. Used among homosexual men in Britain. Some observers trace its roots to sailors and seafarers, alleging that it derived from a maritime lingua franca.

Location: Scattered.