Naga, Long Phuri

LPN

vigorous

Alternate Names: Amimi Naga, Longpfuri, Longpfuru, Mimi

Dialects: Little (if any) dialect variation within Long Phuri. Lexical similarity: 30%–37% with Makuri Naga ,, 23%–25% with Para Naga ,.

Genealogy:

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

Demographics: 1,000 (2004).

Language Use: Vigorous. All domains. All ages. Positive attitudes. Also use Burmese [mya], especially youth. Many bilingual in Makuri Naga [jmn], especially older generation.

Writing System: Unwritten

Nation of Origin: Myanmar

Other Comments: Christian, Buddhist, traditional religion.