Gunwinggu

A language of Australia

ISO 639-3

Alternate Names

Gunawitji, Gunwinjgu, Kuninjku, Kunwinjku, Mayali

Population

1,220 (2006 census).

Location

Northern Territory, Arnhem Land, Oenpelli, Maningrida, Croker Island.

Language Maps

Language Status

6b (Threatened).

Classification

Dialects

Gumadir, Gundjeipme, Gunei (Kune), Muralidban, Naiali.

Language Use

Many domains. Some children.

Language Development

Dictionary. Grammar. Bible portions: 1942–1993.

Language Resources

Writing

Latin script.