uniikisti
Uniikki or Uniikisti is a dialect of the Sami language spoken by the indigenous Sami people primarily in Finland and eastern parts of Norway. It is part of the Sami languages group, belonging to the Uralic language family. The term Uniikki is also referred to as Lule Sami, specifically in the context of Finland.
Uniikki's geographical distribution and speakers correspond to the region of Inari, a municipality in Finnish Lapland,
In terms of language classification, Uniikki represents a homogeneous dialect, making up a sub-dialect of Lule
Despite its distinctiveness, Uniikki has largely been absorbed by Finnish and Sami standard language varieties, leading
Efforts to revitalize and conserve the Sami languages, including Uniikki, are ongoing in collaboration between local