The Mingrelians are an ethnic subgroup of Georgians who predominantly live in the Samegrelo-Zemo Svaneti region in western Georgia. This region, often referred to simply as Samegrelo, is known for its rich cultural and historical heritage. The Mingrelians are part of the larger Kartvelian-speaking group, and their native language, Mingrelian, belongs to the Kartvelian language family, closely related to Georgian. Although Mingrelian is the primary language for many, most Mingrelians are bilingual, speaking both Mingrelian and Georgian, which is the official language of Georgia. The population of Mingrelians is estimated to be around 400,000, with communities found not only in Georgia but also in neighboring regions such as Abkhazia and…