Kwini
A language of Australia
| Population | 50 (Black 1983). |
| Region | Western Australia, Kalumburu. |
| Language map |
Northern Australia |
| Alternate names | Cuini, Gunin, Gwiini, Gwini, Kunan, Wunambal |
| Classification | Australian, Wororan |
| Language use | Few children. |
| Language development | Grammar. |
| Comments | Known in the area as ‘Kwini’, the name of the people; ‘Goonan’ (Kunan) name of the language. ‘Gwini’ is Wunambal word for ‘east’ and was used by some people to refer to Gunin and Yeidji. Nearly extinct. |
Entries from the SIL Bibliography about this language:
Academic Publications
PAYNE, David L., author. 1995. Review of: Gunin/Kwini, by William B. McGregor.
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