Alternate Names: Tubuai-Rurutu
Dialects: Raivavae, Rimatara, Rurutu, Tubuai. Mutually intelligible with Tahitian ,. Currently Raivavae, Rurutu, Tubuai and Rimatara dialects considered as dialects of Tahitian.
Genealogy:
Demographics: 3,000 (2007 census). Ethnic population: 8,000. L2 users: 2,000.
Language Use: Younger generation shifting to Tahitian [tah]. Also use Tahitian [tah]. Possibly less bilingual on Raivavae (Wurm 2007).
Nation of Origin: French Polynesia
Other Comments: Christian (Protestant).