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Omniglot

Omniglot is an online reference site that documents the world's writing systems and languages. Founded by Simon Ager, it was launched in the late 1990s and has grown into one of the most commonly consulted resources on scripts and orthography. The site provides entries for hundreds of writing systems, including alphabets, syllabaries, logographic scripts, numerals, and constructed or experimental scripts. For each script, the pages typically include a description of the writing system, its classification (for example alphabet, abjad, abugida, syllabary, or logographic), regions where it is or was used, historical notes on origins and development, sample characters, and transliteration or romanization schemes. Some entries also include tips on handwriting, example words, and links to fonts and keyboard layouts.

In addition to script pages, the site offers information on languages and writing practices, orthography, pronunciation,

and
basic
linguistic
concepts.
It
emphasizes
visual
and
practical
aspects
of
writing,
with
images
showing
letter
shapes
and
writing
samples.
While
originally
a
personal
project,
Omniglot
is
now
maintained
as
a
public
reference
that
is
widely
cited
by
students,
educators,
translators,
and
researchers.
The
site
aims
to
be
accessible
and
neutral,
presenting
facts
and
descriptions
with
minimal
commentary
to
help
readers
compare
writing
systems
across
time
and
regions.