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Gumatj

A language of Australia

ISO 639-3gnn

Population  300 (Black 1983).
Region  Northern Territory, Yirrkala.
Language map  Northern Australia
Alternate names   Gomadj, Gumait, Gumaj
Dialects  Mangalili.
Classification  Australian, Pama-Nyungan, Yuulngu, Dhuwal
Language use  Many also use Gupapuyngu [guf] or English.
Language development  NT: 1985.
Comments  SOV. Hunter-gatherers.