Moma

MYL

developing

Alternate Names: Kulawi

Dialects: None known. Reportedly historically a variety of Kaili ,, but strong lexical influences from Uma ,.

Genealogy:

Austronesian
Malayo-Polynesian
Celebic
Kaili-Pamona
Northern
Kaili

Demographics: 5,500 (Barr, Barr, and Salombe 1979).

Language Development: 550 Moma speakers enrolled in the literacy program (2013 A. Eastwood). Used in 50% of the schools one hour per week for literacy. Bible portions: 1939–2013.

Writing System: Latin

Nation of Origin: Indonesia

Other Comments: Christian.