Guguyimidjir
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A language of Australia
ISO 639-3
Alternate Names
Gugu Yimijir, Gugu-Yimidhirr, Guugu Yimidhirr, Guugu Yimithirr, Koko Imudji, Kukuyimidir
Population
780 (2006 census).
Location
Queensland state: Hopevale.
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Language Status
6b (Threatened).
Classification
Typology
Has “geographical direction” as opposed to “egocentric coordinates”.
Language Use
Children understand but speak little, and mainly speak Aboriginal English.
Language Development
Dictionary. Texts. Bible portions: 1940.
Language Resources
Writing
Latin script [Latn], no longer in use.