Academy of the Basque Language

The Academy of the Basque Language (Euskaltzaindia) is a cultural institution dedicated to the preservation, promotion, and standardization of the Basque language (Euskara). Founded in 1919, it develops language rules, dictionaries, and educational resources to ensure the language’s vitality and proper use. Operating primarily in the Basque Country, it collaborates with communities, scholars, and institutions to maintain Basque as a living, functional language for everyday communication, education, and cultural expression. Its work supports the language’s survival and growth amid a multilingual environment, playing a key role in preserving Basque identity.