Arrernte, Eastern
A language of Australia
| Population | 3,820 (1996 census). |
| Region | Northern Territory, Alice Springs area (Mparntwe), Santa Teresa (Ltyentye Apurte), Alcoota, Harts Range (Artetyerre), Bonya (Uthipe Atherre), Amoonguna (Amwengkwerne). |
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Australia |
| Alternate names | Arunta, Eastern Aranda |
| Dialects | Mparntwe Arrernte, Ikngerripenhe, Akarre, Antekerrepenh. Related to Alyawarr [aly], Western Arrarnta [are], Anmatyerre [amx], Kaytetye [gbb]. |
| Classification | Australian, Pama-Nyungan, Arandic |
| Language development | Literacy rate in L1: 10%. Literacy rate in L2: 50%. English bilingual program at a school at Santa Teresa. Radio programs. TV. Videos. Dictionary. Grammar. |
| Writing system | Latin script. |
| Comments | SOV. Hunter-gatherers. |
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