Kuri language (Austronesian)

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Not to be confused with Nabi language.
Kuri
Nabi
Native toIndonesia
RegionBomberai Peninsula
Native speakers
(500 cited 1982)[1]
Language codes
ISO 639-3nbn
Glottologkuri1260
Approximate location where Kuri is spoken
Approximate location where Kuri is spoken
Kuri
Approximate location where Kuri is spoken
Approximate location where Kuri is spoken
Kuri
Coordinates: 2°49′S 134°06′E / 2.81°S 134.10°E / -2.81; 134.10

Kuri, or Nabi, is a small Austronesian language of the Bomberai Peninsula of New Guinea. Lexically it is very close to Irarutu.

Distribution

Locations:[2]

  • Kuri District in Teluk Bintuni Regency
  • Teluk Arguni District and Arguni Bawah District in Kaimana Regency: Pigo, Maskur, Tantura, Ergara, Kaimana, Tiwara, Owa, Bayeda, Moyana, Kokoroba, Nagura, Tugarni, Mahuwa, Fidumsa, Wawarsi, Tanusa, Warami, Baru, Tiwam, Mahua, Cowa, Bungsur, Weswasa, Burugrba, Sawi, Bobwer, Waho, Warmetia, Gusi, Afuafu, Burgerba, Mandiwa, Ukiara, Tuguwawa, Taner, Suga, Bufeur, Yainsei, Idoor, and Waromi villages.

References

  1. ^ Kuri at Ethnologue (18th ed., 2015) (subscription required)
  2. ^ Ronsumbre, Adolof (2020). Ensiklopedia Suku Bangsa di Provinsi Papua Barat. Yogyakarta: Penerbit Kepel Press. ISBN 978-602-356-318-0.


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