Makasae
A language of East Timor
| Population | 70,000 (1989). Ethnic population: 70,000. |
| Region | Timor Island, east end around Baucau and inland, west of Fataluku, from north to south coast in a dialect chain. |
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| Alternate names | Ma’asae, Macassai, Makasai, Makassai |
| Dialects | Maklere, Makasai. Not closely related to other languages. Non-Austronesian. |
| Classification | Trans-New Guinea, West, East Timor |
| Comments | Traditional religion, Christian. |
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