The Meriam language is an indigenous language spoken by the Meriam people of the Torres Strait Islands in Australia. It belongs to the Eastern Torres Strait language family and is primarily used on the islands of Mer and Erub. The language is an important part of the cultural identity of the Meriam community. Meriam is a polysynthetic language, meaning it often combines multiple morphemes to form complex words. Efforts are being made to preserve and revitalize the language, as it faces challenges from dominant languages like English. Language programs and community initiatives aim to encourage younger generations to learn and use Meriam in daily life.