Western Armenian is a dialect of the Armenian language, primarily spoken by the Armenian diaspora, particularly in countries like Lebanon, Syria, and Turkey. It developed after the Armenian Genocide in 1915, leading many Armenians to migrate and preserve their language in new communities. This dialect has its own unique vocabulary and pronunciation, distinguishing it from Eastern Armenian, which is spoken mainly in Armenia. The Western Armenian language has a rich literary tradition, with notable authors such as Hovhannes Shiraz and William Saroyan. Efforts to revive and promote Western Armenian continue today, as communities work to keep their cultural heritage alive through education and literature.