Lindu

KLW

developing

Alternate Names: Lindoe, Linduan, Tado

Dialects: Lindu is reportedly very similar to Moma ,; considered by some a Moma dialect.

Genealogy:

Austronesian
Malayo-Polynesian
Celebic
Kaili-Pamona
Northern
Kaili

Demographics: 2,400 (2000 census), increasing.

Language Development: 50 Lindu speakers enrolled in the literacy program (2013 A. Eastwood). Used in 50% of the schools one hour per week for literacy.

Nation of Origin: Indonesia

Other Comments: ‘Tado’ (alternate for Lindu) is different from Tado dialect of Kaili Ledo ,. Christian.