GEORGIAN

Georgian is a term that can refer to Georgia, a country in the Caucasus, or to the people and languages associated with it. It is also used in Britain to denote a historical period and related cultural forms, and it appears in the names of architectural styles and other cultural markers.

Georgian language: The Georgian language is a member of the Kartvelian language family and is the official language of Georgia. It is written primarily in the Mkhedruli script; older forms such as Asomtavruli and Nuskhuri were used in earlier centuries.

Georgians: Georgians are the ethnic group native to Georgia. They form a distinct culture with their own traditions, music, and cuisine. The majority religion is the Georgian Orthodox Church, though communities of other faiths are present as well.

Georgian script: The Georgian alphabet is used to write the language and has three historical forms—Asomtavruli, Nuskhuri, and Mkhedruli. Mkhedruli is the modern standard and is used in everyday writing.

Georgian architecture and the Georgian era: In Britain, the term Georgian refers to the period roughly from 1714 to the 1830s, during the reigns of George I through George IV. Georgian architecture is the corresponding style, emphasizing symmetry, proportion, and classical detailing in stone and brick buildings. The term also extends to cultural, artistic, and social trends associated with that era.