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Gumbaynggiric languages

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Gumbaynggiric
Geographic
distribution
New South Wales
Linguistic classificationPama–Nyungan
  • Southeast
    • North Coast
      • Gumbaynggiric
Subdivisions
Language codes
Glottologgumb1242
Gumbaynggiric languages (green) among other Pama–Nyungan (tan)

Gumbaynggiric is a pair of related Australian Aboriginal languages, Kumbainggar and Yaygir.

Gumbaynggir

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Gumbaynggir is the only surviving language in the Gumbaynggiric family of Pama–Nyungan stock. [1] An Australian Aboriginal language spoken by the Gumbaynggirr people, who are native to the Mid North Coast of New South Wales.

Footnotes

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  1. ^ "Kumbainggar". Ethnologue. Retrieved 25 October 2024.

References

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  • Dixon, R. M. W. (2002). Australian Languages: Their Nature and Development. Cambridge University Press.