Institute of the Estonian Language (Estonian: Eesti Keele Instituut) is the official language-regulatory authority of the Estonian language. It is located in the capital city of Estonia, Tallinn. Its stated formal goal is to contribute to the long-term survival of the Estonian language. The Institute researches modern Estonian, the history of the Estonian language, Estonian dialects and Finno-Ugric cognate languages.[1]

It was founded in 1993 as the Institute of Language and Literature was reorganized.[1] The institute's director, since 2020, is Arvi Tavast.[2]

Directors

References

  1. 1 2 "EKI.ee - Lühidalt ajaloost". portaal.eki.ee. Retrieved 2 March 2023.
  2. "Managerial staff". www.eki.ee. Retrieved 29 December 2020.


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