ISO 639-5:2008
Codes for the representation of names of languages — Part 5: Alpha-3 code for language families and groups
Reference number
ISO 639-5:2008
Edition 1
2008-05
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Withdrawn (Edition 1, 2008)

Abstract

ISO 639-5:2008 provides a code consisting of language code elements comprising three-letter language identifiers for the representation of names of living and extinct language families and groups. Languages designed exclusively for machine use, such as computer-programming languages, are not included in this code.

General information

  • Status
     : Withdrawn
    Publication date
     : 2008-05
    Stage
    : Withdrawal of International Standard [95.99]
  • Edition
     : 1
    Number of pages
     : 23
  • Technical Committee :
    ISO/TC 37/SC 2
    ICS :
    01.140.20 
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