About the Zomi Dictionary
Our mission, history, and the people behind this project
Our Mission
The Zomi Dictionary project was established with the goal of preserving and promoting the Zomi language, making it accessible to learners, researchers, and the global Zomi community. Our mission is to create a comprehensive, accurate, and user-friendly resource that supports language learning, cultural preservation, and academic research.
About the Zomi Language
Zomi (also known as Zou) is a Tibeto-Burman language spoken primarily in parts of Myanmar (Burma), India, and Bangladesh. With its rich history and cultural significance, the Zomi language represents an important part of the linguistic heritage of Southeast Asia.
Despite having hundreds of thousands of speakers, Zomi faces challenges common to many minority languages, including limited documentation and educational resources. This dictionary aims to address these challenges by providing a modern, accessible reference tool.
Our Team
John Doe
Project Lead
John has been working on Zomi language preservation for over 15 years and leads our dictionary project.
Jane Smith
Lead Linguist
Jane specializes in Tibeto-Burman languages and oversees the linguistic accuracy of our dictionary.
David Chen
Technical Director
David manages the technical aspects of the dictionary platform and oversees development.
Project History
The Zomi Dictionary project began in 2018 as a grassroots initiative by community members concerned about language preservation. What started as a small collection of words has grown into a comprehensive digital resource with thousands of entries, examples, and audio pronunciations.
In 2020, we launched our first web platform, and in 2022, we expanded to include a mobile application. Today, our dictionary continues to grow through community contributions and ongoing research.
Our Approach
Our dictionary is built on principles of:
- Accuracy: Each entry is carefully verified by native speakers and linguistic experts.
- Accessibility: We design our tools to be user-friendly for people of all ages and technical abilities.
- Community: We actively involve the Zomi community in building and improving the dictionary.
- Contextual Examples: We include authentic usage examples that reflect Zomi culture and daily life.
Acknowledgments
We gratefully acknowledge the support of various organizations and individuals who have made this project possible, including:
- The Zomi Cultural Association
- Department of Linguistics, University of Yangon
- Digital Language Preservation Initiative
- Our dedicated volunteers and contributors
Join Our Efforts
We welcome contributions from anyone interested in the Zomi language and culture. Whether you're a native speaker, language learner, or technical expert, there are many ways to get involved.