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  • BS ISO 639-5:2008

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    Codes for the representation of names of languages Alpha-3 code for language families and groups

    Available format(s):  Hardcopy, PDF

    Superseded date:  20-11-2023

    Language(s):  English

    Published date:  29-08-2008

    Publisher:  British Standards Institution

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    Foreword
    Introduction
    1 Scope
    2 Terms and definitions
    3 Application issues
      3.1 Alpha-3 language coding code space
      3.2 Language identifiers that are also included in
          ISO 639-2
      3.3 Usage examples
    4 Maintenance of this language code
    5 Language families and groups
    Annex A (normative) - Groups and remainder groups in
            ISO 639-2
    Bibliography

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    Defines a code consisting of language code elements comprising three-letter language identifiers for the representation of names of living and extinct language families and groups.

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    This part of ISO 639 provides a code consisting of language code elements comprising three-letter language identifiers for the representation of names of living and extinct language families and groups. Languages designed exclusively for machine use, such as computer-programming languages, are not included in this code.

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    Committee TS/1
    Development Note Supersedes 06/30107221 DC. (08/2008)
    Document Type Standard
    Publisher British Standards Institution
    Status Superseded
    Superseded By
    Supersedes

    Standards Referencing This Book - (Show below) - (Hide below)

    ISO 639-1:2002 Codes for the representation of names of languages — Part 1: Alpha-2 code
    ISO 639-3:2007 Codes for the representation of names of languages — Part 3: Alpha-3 code for comprehensive coverage of languages
    ISO 639-2:1998 Codes for the representation of names of languages — Part 2: Alpha-3 code
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