Naga, Makuri

JMN

vigorous

Alternate Names: Makury

Dialects: Arale, Kyaungphuri (Shu), Kyile, Makhwale, Saingphule (Saingpuri), Shera (Shaera). Lexical similarity: 93% with Makuri Naga, 30%–37% with Long Phuri Naga ,, 17%–19% with Para Naga ,.

Genealogy:

Sino-Tibetan
Tibeto-Burman
Sal
Kuki-Chin-Naga
Unclassified

Demographics: 2,500 in Myanmar (2004). Population total all countries: 6,500.

Language Use: Vigorous. All domains. All ages. Positive attitudes. Also use Burmese [mya]. Used as L2 by Long Phuri Naga [lpn].

Writing System: Latin

Nation of Origin: Myanmar

Other Comments: Christian (Protestant), Buddhist, traditional religion.