Kambera

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A language of Indonesia

ISO 639-3
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Alternate Names
East Sumba, East Sumbanese, Hilu Humba, Humba, Oost-Sumbaas, Sumba, Sumbanese
Population

240,000 (2009).

Location

East Nusa Tenggara Province. Sumba island, eastern half.

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Language Status

5 (Developing).

Classification
Austronesian, Malayo-Polynesian, Central-Eastern Malayo-Polynesian, Sumba-Hawu, Sumba
Dialects

Kambera, Kanatang, Lewa, Mangili-Waijelo (Rindi, Wai Jilu, Waidjelu, Waijelo), Melolo, Southern Sumba, Uma Ratu Nggai (Umbu Ratu Nggai). Dialect network. Kambera dialect is widely understood. Lewa and Uma Ratu Nggai dialects have difficulty understanding those from Mangili.

Language Development
Dictionary. Grammar. Bible: 1995.
Language Resources
OLAC resources in and about Kambera
Writing
Latin script.
Other Comments

Christian, traditional religion.