Kuri language (Austronesian)
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Austronesian language spoken in Indonesia
Not to be confused with Nabi language.
| Kuri | |
|---|---|
| Nabi | |
| Native to | Indonesia |
| Region | Bomberai Peninsula |
Native speakers | (500 cited 1982)[1] |
Austronesian
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| Language codes | |
| ISO 639-3 | nbn |
| Glottolog | kuri1260 |
Approximate location where Kuri is spoken Show map of Western New GuineaApproximate location where Kuri is spoken Kuri Approximate location where Kuri is spoken Show map of IndonesiaApproximate location where Kuri is spoken Kuri | |
| Coordinates: 2°49′S 134°06′E / 2.81°S 134.10°E / -2.81; 134.10 | |
Kuri, or Nabi, is a small Austronesian language of the Bomberai Peninsula of New Guinea. Lexically it is very close to Irarutu.
Distribution
[edit ]Locations:[2]
- Kuri District in Teluk Bintuni Regency
- Teluk Arguni District and Arguni Bawah District in Kaimana Regency: Pigo, Maskur, Tantura, Ergara, Kaimana, Tiwara, Owa, Bayeda, Moyana, Kokoroba, Nagura, Tugarni, Mahuwa, Fidumsa, Wawarsi, Tanusa, Warami, Baru, Tiwam, Mahua, Cowa, Bungsur, Weswasa, Burugrba, Sawi, Bobwer, Waho, Warmetia, Gusi, Afuafu, Burgerba, Mandiwa, Ukiara, Tuguwawa, Taner, Suga, Bufeur, Yainsei, Idoor, and Waromi villages.
References
[edit ]- ^ Kuri at Ethnologue (18th ed., 2015) (subscription required)
- ^ Ronsumbre, Adolof (2020). Ensiklopedia Suku Bangsa di Provinsi Papua Barat. Yogyakarta: Penerbit Kepel Press. ISBN 978-602-356-318-0.
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