Neve’ei

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A language of Vanuatu

ISO 639-3
vnm
Alternate Names
Banggor, Lambumbu, Nefe’ei, Telag, Vinmavis
Population

500 (Musgrave 2007). Ethnic population: 710.

Location

Central west Malekula.

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Language Status

6b (Threatened).

Classification
Austronesian, Malayo-Polynesian, Central-Eastern Malayo-Polynesian, Eastern Malayo-Polynesian, Oceanic, Central-Eastern Oceanic, Remote Oceanic, North and Central Vanuatu, Malekula Interior, Malekula Central
Dialects

Winiv.

Language Use

Potentially endangered (2000 D. Tryon). Most key domains. Used by 60% of children. Positive attitudes.

Language Development
Grammar.
Language Resources
OLAC resources in and about Neve’ei