Wik languages
| Wik | |
|---|---|
| Middle Paman | |
| Geographic distribution | Cape York Peninsula, Queensland |
| Linguistic classification | Pama–Nyungan |
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The Wik languages are a subdivision of the Paman languages consisting of sixteen languages, all spoken on the Cape York Peninsula of Queensland, Australia. This grouping was first proposed by R. M. W. Dixon.[1] The Ethnologue classification is slightly different and some of the languages have other names.[2]
The languages are as follows; often various dialects are considered separate languages:
- Wik-Ngathan (incl. Wik-Ngatharr dialect)
- Wik-Me'nh
- Wik-Mungknh
- Kugu-Muminh (incl. Gugu Uwanh dialect)
- Ayabadhu
- Pakanha
Note that each of the Kugu-Muminh languages may have the prefix Wik- instead of Kugu-.
See also
References
- ^ Dixon, R. M. W. (2002). Australian Languages: Their Nature and Development.
- ^ Ethnologue report on Middle Paman languages
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