Makassarese language
Spoken language
Makassarese, sometimes called Makasar, Makassar, or Macassar, is a language of the Makassarese people, spoken in South Sulawesi province of Indonesia. It is a member of the South Sulawesi group of the Austronesian language family, and thus closely... Wikipedia
Language family: Austronesian languages
Dialects: Gowa-Takalar (Lakiung); Jeʼneʼponto (Turatea); Marusuʼ-Pangkajeʼneʼ
Native speakers: 2.1 million (2000 census)
Native to: Indonesia
Writing system: Lontara (present); Latin (present); Serang (Makassar Annals, religious purpose); Old Makassarese (historical)