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Definition

The main language spoken by a person in the home, on a regular basis, to communicate with other residents and regular visitors to the home.

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Comments

This is the nominal definition provided by the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS). For the ABS's operational definition, see 'Language Standards'. 

References

  • Australian Bureau of Statistics 2016Language Standards, ABS, viewed 16 June 2025, <https://www.abs.gov.au/statistics/standards/language-standards/latest-release>.

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