Nimboran
A language of Indonesia (Papua)
| Population | 2,000 (1987 SIL). Ethnic population: 3,500 (1987 SIL). |
| Region | North Papua, due west of Lake Sentani. About 26 villages. |
| Language map |
Indonesia, Eastern Papua, reference number 165 |
| Alternate names | Nambrong |
| Dialects | Lexical similarity: 40% with Kemtuik [kmt]. |
| Classification | Nimboran |
| Language use | Mainly older adults. Also use Papuan Malay [pmy]. |
| Language development | Bible portions: 1982–1985. |
| Comments | Hunters; agriculturalists. |
Entries from the SIL Bibliography about this language:
Academic Publications
MAY, Kevin R., author. 1981. "Nimboran kinship and marriage."
MAY, Kevin R.; MAY, Wendy, authors. 1981. "Nimboran phonology revisited."
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