Alternate Names: “Limbaj Mimico-Gestual Romanesc” (pej.), Limbajul Semenelor Romanesc, LSR
Dialects: Variation exists between the regions of Transylvania, Moldavia, and Wallachia. Further assessment needed. No known relationship to other sign languages. (forthcoming Eberle, Eberle, Cuceuan, and Cuceuan).
Genealogy:
Demographics: 24,600 (2013 European Union of the Deaf).
Language Use: All domains. All ages. While LSR is the primary language of communication for most deaf people, widely varying degrees of bilingualism (spoken and written) in Romanian [ron] are common.
Language Development: Romanian literacy for access to mainstream society and employment is valued. (Eberle, Eberle, Cuceuan, and Cuceuan). Videos. Dictionary.
Nation of Origin: Romania
Other Comments: 33 working Sign language interpreters (2013 European Union of the Deaf). Christian (Orthodox).