Gurinji

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Alternate Names: Gurindji, Wurlayi

Dialects: Malngin, Wanyjirra (Wandjirra).

Genealogy:

Australian
Pama-Nyungan
South-West
Ngumbin

Demographics: 590 (2006 census).

Language Use: Language maintenance activities are being undertaken. Children use only Kriol [rop] (Wurm 2007). Also use Kriol [rop].

Language Development: Dictionary. Bible portions: 1981–1986.

Writing System: Latin

Nation of Origin: Australia

Other Comments: Gurinji children’s language is a mixed language from Gurinji and Kriol.