abs ISO 639

Bahasa Malayu Ambon Autonyms

Ambonese Malay

Ambonese Malay is a language of wider communication that originated in Indonesia. It is a Malay-based creole. Direct evidence is lacking, but the language is thought to be used as a first language by all in the ethnic community. It is not known to be taught in schools.

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  • Population

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It belongs to the Creole language family.