Organization:Institute of the Estonian Language

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Short description: Language regulating institution in Estonia

Institute of the Estonian Language (Estonian: Eesti Keele Instituut) is the official language-regulatory authority of the Estonian language. It is located in the capital city of Estonia, Tallinn. Its stated formal goal is to contribute to the long-term survival of the Estonian language. The Institute researches modern Estonian, the history of the Estonian language, Estonian dialects and Finno-Ugric cognate languages.[1]

It was founded in 1993 as the Institute of Language and Literature was reorganized.[1] The institute's director, since 2020, is Arvi Tavast.[2]

Directors

  • Asta Õim
  • Urmas Sutrop
  • Tõnu Tender
  • Arvi Tavast

References

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 "EKI.ee - Lühidalt ajaloost". http://portaal.eki.ee/yldinfo/35-eesmaergid/75-ajalugu.html. 
  2. ↑ "Managerial staff". https://www.eki.ee/EN/2-uncategorised/8-managerial-staff. 

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