Institute of the Estonian Language

Short description: Language regulating institution in Estonia

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

* Asta Õim
* Urmas Sutrop
* Tõnu Tender
* Arvi Tavast

## References

1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 "EKI.ee - Lühidalt ajaloost". http://portaal.eki.ee/yldinfo/35-eesmaergid/75-ajalugu.html.
2. ↑ "Managerial staff". https://www.eki.ee/EN/2-uncategorised/8-managerial-staff.

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