Rabari language

The Rabari language is a dialect spoken by the Rabari community, a nomadic pastoralist group primarily in India and Pakistan. It belongs to the Western Rajasthani or Gujarati language family, sharing linguistic features with neighboring regional languages. Rabari has unique vocabulary, pronunciation, and oral traditions that distinguish it from standard regional languages. Many Rabari speakers are bilingual, often using Hindi or Gujarati for wider communication, which has led to the gradual decline of distinct linguistic features. Overall, Rabari reflects the community’s cultural identity and heritage, serving as a vital means of preserving their customs and social cohesion.