The Madurese language is an Austronesian language spoken primarily on the island of Madura in Indonesia, as well as in parts of East Java. It is the native language of the Madurese people, who have a rich cultural heritage. The language has several dialects, which can vary significantly between regions. Madurese is written using the Latin alphabet, and it has influences from Javanese and Arabic due to historical trade and cultural exchanges. It is recognized as one of the regional languages of Indonesia, contributing to the country's linguistic diversity.