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The Gaelic population of the Kiravian Federacy is diverse in its geographic distribution, ancestral origins, subcultures, and present socio-economic conditions. The largest sub-category of Gaelic-Kiravians, known as "Kiravian Gaels", conventionally defined as those with roots in the country deeper than the 18th century AD, whose ancestors migrated to Great Kirav and Ilánova in multiple waves beginning in the sixth century, mainly from Faneria. Kiravian dialects of Gaelic, especially in their spoken forms, differ significantly from Levantine dialects as a result of Coscivian influence, conserved archæisms, and independent developments, but their divergence has been mitigated by common literary culture, later waves of immigration, and other cross-Kilikas contact. Just over half of self-reported ethnic (Kiravian) Gaels claimed to speak Gaelic as their home language, whether alone or in conjunction with other languages, as is often the case. Among the remainder, many speak Coscivian languages/dialects with strong Gaelic influence, such as Æran-Kaltan Coscivian or Fenian Kiravic, and small communities speaking {{wp|mixed languages}} exist in the Eastern Highlands. The boundary between Kiravian Gaels and various Gaelic-influenced Coscivian subgroups (sometimes termed "Cosco-Gaels") is fuzzy and highly contextual, and on the other hand, the boundary between Kiravian Gaels and more recent Gaelic arrivals from Levantia, especially Faneria, is fluid and porous, complicated by extensive intermarriage. | The Gaelic population of the Kiravian Federacy is diverse in its geographic distribution, ancestral origins, subcultures, and present socio-economic conditions. The largest sub-category of Gaelic-Kiravians, known as "Kiravian Gaels", conventionally defined as those with roots in the country deeper than the 18th century AD, whose ancestors migrated to Great Kirav and Ilánova in multiple waves beginning in the sixth century, mainly from Faneria. Kiravian dialects of Gaelic, especially in their spoken forms, differ significantly from Levantine dialects as a result of Coscivian influence, conserved archæisms, and independent developments, but their divergence has been mitigated by common literary culture, later waves of immigration, and other cross-Kilikas contact. Just over half of self-reported ethnic (Kiravian) Gaels claimed to speak Gaelic as their home language, whether alone or in conjunction with other languages, as is often the case. Among the remainder, many speak Coscivian languages/dialects with strong Gaelic influence, such as Æran-Kaltan Coscivian or Fenian Kiravic, and small communities speaking {{wp|mixed languages}} exist in the Eastern Highlands. The boundary between Kiravian Gaels and various Gaelic-influenced Coscivian subgroups (sometimes termed "Cosco-Gaels") is fuzzy and highly contextual, and on the other hand, the boundary between Kiravian Gaels and more recent Gaelic arrivals from Levantia, especially Faneria, is fluid and porous, complicated by extensive intermarriage. | ||
The second-largest subcategory of Gaelic-Kiravians are "New" or "Immigrant" Gaels of more recent (18th century onward) immigrant origins. Fanerian Gaels account for the plurality of this group, followed by Fiannrian, [Somewhere else?], and Carnish Gaels. Urcean-Kiravians undoubtedly also, but the complexities of Urcean ethno-national identity and language use make their classification in this scheme difficult. | The second-largest subcategory of Gaelic-Kiravians are "New" or "Immigrant" Gaels of more recent (18th century onward) immigrant origins. Fanerian Gaels account for the plurality of this group, followed by Fiannrian, [Somewhere else?], and Carnish Gaels. Urcean-Kiravians undoubtedly also, but the complexities of Urcean ethno-national identity and language use make their classification in this scheme difficult. New Gaels are more likely than Kiravian Gaels to live in urban areas, and also more likely to speak Gaelic at home. The Gaelic spoken by New Gaels is generally closer to the national varieties spoken in their nations of origin, though close contact with Kiravian Gaels in urban environments often results in the uptake of some characteristically "Kiravian" Gaelic features to some extent. | ||
Also Ardmorean Gaels. | Also Ardmorean Gaels. | ||