Gathang language
| Gathang | |
|---|---|
| Worimi, Lower North Coast | |
| Region | New South Wales |
| Ethnicity | Worimi (Warrimay), Birrbay (Birpai), Guringay (Gringai) |
| Extinct | late 20th century |
| Revival | >1,000 (2018-19) |
| Dialects |
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| Language codes | |
| ISO 639-3 | kda – inclusive codeIndividual code: xbj – Birrpayi |
| Glottolog | wori1245 Worimi |
| AIATSIS | E67 |
| ELP | Birrpayi |
Traditional lands of Australian Aboriginal tribes around Sydney, New South Wales; Worimi in yellow, on the right. | |
The Gathang language, also spelt Gadjang, Kattang, Kutthung, Gadhang, Gadang and previously known as Worimi (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 went extinct during the latter half of the 20th century, but has been revived in the 21st century.