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Naga, Puimei

A language of India

ISO 639-3npu

Population  3,000 (2001). Ethnic population: 3,000.
Region  Manipur; Assam.
Alternate names   Puimei
Dialects  Different from Poumei Naga [pmx] (Breton 1997:217). Not functionally intelligible with any related language (Khasung). Lexical similarity: 68% with Inpui Naga [nkf].
Classification  Sino-Tibetan, Tibeto-Burman, Kuki-Chin-Naga, Naga, Unclassified
Writing system  Latin script.
Comments  Were assigned as part of Rongmei Naga [nbu]. Christian, traditional religion.