Burmeso
A language of Indonesia (Papua)
| Population | 250 (1998 M. Donohue). |
| Region | Sarmi Regency, Mamberamo Tengah subdistrict, mid-Mamberamo River between Trimuris and Sikari northeast of Danau Bira (Lake Holmes). 1 village and isolated temporary houses along nearby rivers. |
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Indonesia, Eastern Papua, reference number 184 |
| Alternate names | Boromeso, Borumesso, Burumeso, Manau, Monao, Monau, Taurap |
| Dialects | Less than 5% lexical similarity with other languages. |
| Classification | East Bird’s Head-Sentani, Burmeso |
| Language use | Vigorous. Not spoken by outsiders. All domains. All ages. Positive attitude. Also use Indonesian [ind]. |
| Language development | Dictionary. |
| Comments | Fishermen; hunters; sago horticulturalists; animal husbandry: chickens, ducks. Christian, traditional religion. |
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