Wik languages
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| Wik | |
|---|---|
| Middle Paman | |
| Ethnicity: | Wik peoples |
| Geographic distribution: | Cape York Peninsula, Queensland |
| Linguistic classification: | Pama–Nyungan |
| Subdivisions: |
|
 Wik languages (green) among other Pama–Nyungan (tan) | |
The Wik languages are a subdivision of the Paman languages consisting of sixteen languages, all spoken on the Cape York Peninsula of Queensland, Australia. This grouping was first proposed by R. M. W. Dixon.[1]
The languages are as follows; often various dialects are considered separate languages:
- Wik-Ngathan (incl. Wik-Ngatharr dialect)
- Wik-Me'nh
- Wik-Mungknh
- Wik-Ompoma (Ambama)
- Kugu-Muminh (incl. Gugu Uwanh dialect)
- Ayabadhu
- Pakanha
Note that each of the Kugu-Muminh dialects may have the prefix Wik- instead of Kugu-. Wik Paach is not a Wik language despite its name.
See also
References
- ↑ Dixon, R. M. W. (2002). Australian Languages: Their Nature and Development.
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