Kilmeri
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A language of Papua New Guinea
ISO 639-3
Alternate Names
Kilmera
Population
1,970 (2004 SIL), decreasing. Ethnic population: 2,800 (2004 SIL).
Location
Sandaun province: Vanimo district near Ossima. 15 villages.
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Language Status
6b (Threatened).
Classification
Dialects
Western Kilmeri (Isi), Eastern Kilmeri (Ossima).
Language Use
Some young people, all adults. No users under age 10. Also use Tok Pisin [tpi].
Language Development
Bible portions: 1980.
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Writing
Latin script [Latn].