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Guguyimidjir

A language of Australia

ISO 639-3kky

Population  740 (1996 census). 200–300 know and understand. Ethnic population: 400 (Schmidt 1991).
Region  Queensland, Hopevale.
Language map  Northern Australia
Alternate names   Gugu Yimijir, Gugu-Yimidhirr, Guugu Yimithirr, Koko Imudji, Kukuyimidir, Guugu Yimidhirr
Classification  Australian, Pama-Nyungan, Guugu-Yimidhirr
Language use  Children understand but speak little, and mainly speak Aboriginal English.
Language development  Dictionary. Grammar. Bible portions: 1940.