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| '''Arvanites''' (<font face="Arial Unicode MS">Αρbε̰ρόρ</font>, ''Arbërór'' or <font face="Arial Unicode MS">Σ̈κ̇ιπτάρ</font>, ''Shqiptár'' in ], Arvanitë in ], <font face="Arial Unicode MS">Αρβανίτες</font>, ''Arvanítes'' in ]) are |
'''Arvanites''' (<font face="Arial Unicode MS">Αρbε̰ρόρ</font>, ''Arbërór'' or <font face="Arial Unicode MS">Σ̈κ̇ιπτάρ</font>, ''Shqiptár'' in ], Arvanitë in ], <font face="Arial Unicode MS">Αρβανίτες</font>, ''Arvanítes'' in ]) are an ] originating in central ] that settled in various ] lands during the ]. | ||
| Their current population is estimated at anywhere from 140,000 to 1,600,000. | |||
| They are predominantly ] and their ], ] is a form of ]. They have gradually developed a Greek consciousness and are almost fully assimilated into Greek society. Nevertheless, some of their distinct cultural characteristics are still |
They are predominantly ] in ] adherence and their ], ], is a form of ]. They have gradually developed a Greek socio-national consciousness and are almost fully assimilated into Greek society. Nevertheless, some of their distinct cultural characteristics are still identifiable. There are ] ]s featuring Arvanitic songs although the lyrics are often in Greek.] | ||
| Individuals from the Arvanite ethnic group played a prominent role in the ], both in ] and in the ] ]. Prominent individuals include ], ], ], ], ], ] and ]. | |||
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Arvanites historically lived mostly in Central and Southern Greece especially in Continental Greece (<font face="Arial Unicode MS">Στερεά Ελλάδα</font>, ''Stereá Elládha''), the Peloponnese (<font face="Arial Unicode MS">Πελοπόννησος</font>, ''Pelopónnisos'') and the adjacent islands. Arvanites also live near the Albanian border, in most of Epirus and in the cities of Florina and Kastoria. | ||
| Like the rest of the ] population, Arvanites have been emigrating from their villages to the cities and especially to the capital ], which, incidentally, was populated by many Arvanites in the early |
Like the rest of the ] population, Arvanites have been emigrating from their villages to the cities and especially to the capital ], which, incidentally, was populated by many Arvanites in the early ], before becoming the Greek state's capital. | ||
| ==See also== | ==See also== | ||
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| Total population: | 140,000-1,600,000 (est.) |
| Significant populations in: | Greece: 140,000-1,600,000 (est.) |
| Language | Arvanitic, Greek |
| Religion | Eastern Orthodox |
| Related ethnic groups |
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Arvanites (Αρbε̰ρόρ, Arbërór or Σ̈κ̇ιπτάρ, Shqiptár in Arvanitic, Arvanitë in Albanian, Αρβανίτες, Arvanítes in Greek) are an ethnic group originating in central Albania that settled in various Greek lands during the Middle Ages. Their current population is estimated at anywhere from 140,000 to 1,600,000.
They are predominantly Eastern Orthodox in religious adherence and their language, Arvanitic, is a form of Southern Albanian. They have gradually developed a Greek socio-national consciousness and are almost fully assimilated into Greek society. Nevertheless, some of their distinct cultural characteristics are still identifiable. There are music CDs featuring Arvanitic songs although the lyrics are often in Greek.
Individuals from the Arvanite ethnic group played a prominent role in the Greek War of Independence, both in politics and in the Greek Armed Forces. Prominent individuals include Andréas Miaúlis, Athanásios Miaúlis, Andónios Kriézis, Pávlos Kunduriótis, Lázaros Kunduriótis, Theódhoros Pángalos and Thoédhoros Kolokotrónis.
Arvanites historically lived mostly in Central and Southern Greece especially in Continental Greece (Στερεά Ελλάδα, Stereá Elládha), the Peloponnese (Πελοπόννησος, Pelopónnisos) and the adjacent islands. Arvanites also live near the Albanian border, in most of Epirus and in the cities of Florina and Kastoria.
Like the rest of the Greek population, Arvanites have been emigrating from their villages to the cities and especially to the capital Athens, which, incidentally, was populated by many Arvanites in the early 1800s, before becoming the Greek state's capital.