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OK am updating from the AIATSIS web site. Enlil Ninlil 05:29, 11 November 2006 (UTC) Have done Tassi and spencer. Enlil Ninlil 07:15, 11 November 2006 (UTC)[reply]

Duplicate list; plus Focus on the endangered nature of the languages...

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Hi,

Good job on the page!

I was unaware of the existence of this list, and have begun making a duplicate at:

  • (the location of this table may be moved around at any time, since it is currently on a huge page that I plan to break up into separate pages; see User:Ling.Nut/ELSA and User:Ling.Nut/ELA for examples).

I'd like to discuss the article title. The title is of course factually correct. But I would like to place much more emphasis on the endangered/extinct nature of the languages. You and I know that the overlap between "List of Australian Aboriginal languages" and "List of endangered languages in Australia" is huge, but I imagine that many people may be unaware. Would therefore like to move this list to a name that somehow includes "endangered" or preferably two lists for "endangered" and "extinct." I'm not gonna be BOLD and just do it, though. We are all working toward the same end; let's work together!

All comments welcome! --Ling.Nut 12:46, 12 November 2006 (UTC)[reply]

Wouldn't that be a little bit POV? Besides, it wouldn't be accurate, as they aren't all endangered. --Ptcamn 16:10, 12 November 2006 (UTC)[reply]
Creating a list of endangered languages is POV? I'm not sure I understand...
Yes of course, languages that are not endangered do not belong on a list of endangered languages.  :-)
I'm simply saying these things:
  1. There are enough endangered languages to justify the existence of such as list. [There may be enough to extinct languages to justify the existence of a list of extinct languages.]
  2. The issue is an important one; important enough to warrant explicit focus.
  3. I don't see a problem with having two (or perhaps three) lists, so long as each list contains a link to the other one (or two). Clarity through categorization.
Thanks --Ling.Nut 16:25, 12 November 2006 (UTC)[reply]
Yes of course, languages that are not endangered do not belong on a list of endangered languages.
Then why are you proposing that we move this list to "List of endangered languages in Australia", when it covers non-endangered languages?
There are enough endangered languages to justify the existence of such as list.
On the contrary, I think there are too many to justify the existence of such as list. It would needlessly duplicate information that could be more efficiently given in this list.
The issue is an important one; important enough to warrant explicit focus.
This is the POV part: it sounds like a POV fork. We're here to report information, not be activists.
I don't see a problem with having two (or perhaps three) lists, so long as each list contains a link to the other one (or two).
I see a problem: whenever someone makes a change to one of the lists, the other two lists will have to be updated with the same change.
...Having said that, I don't think I would be adverse to something like List of Australian Aboriginal languages by number of speakers. --Ptcamn 18:02, 12 November 2006 (UTC)[reply]
  • Sorry, my words were two steps ahead of my plans. I was thinking that all of the endangered languages on this page could be moved off to a new page. I stated it incorrectly.
  • I'm here to report information, not to be an activist. You mistake my intentions.
  • However -- I'm sorry, are you saying that you see POV issues with the statement that "language endangerment is an important issue"? If you're gonna cast the net that broadly, then there is a POV issue with every article on Wikipedia. That is, some people obviously believe these topics are important enough to warrant creation of an article. My understanding of POV is that it deals with contents within an article.Those contents can't reflect the biases of any particular group or individual:
  • A page about language death, then, should quote for example Ladefoged's views on the issue as opposed to merely unadorned assertions that (for example) English and Mandarin Chinese are "language-killers" etc.
  • A page which blithely justifies the imposition of a top-down national language at the expense of endangered languages would also be POV.
  • But a page about endangered languages is not POV simply because the topic is large enough and notable enough (how many thousands of articles in top-notch journals?) to warrant separate consideration.
  • Duplication of information would not be an issue if there were three lists (or perhaps two): living, and (endangered and/or extinct). Migration of information from one list to the other would be a nontrivial hassle in the beginning, but would slow to a trickle after an initial set-up phase.
  • The "too many endangered languages for a separate list" argument sounds precisely backward to me. The reason why topics are split off at any time/in any case is because a subtopic has expanded to the point that it would be more logical to give it its own article.
  • Thanks for your comments, though. I hope that we can see things the same way, after discussion.--Ling.Nut 18:31, 12 November 2006 (UTC)[reply]
Ah. I thought you intended to create an endangered languages list in addition to the full list, rather than splitting this list into multiple (non-redundant) lists. But I still think it isn't very useful, since the non-endangered languages only number about twenty, and exactly what makes a language "endangered" (and, indeed, "extinct") is arguable. I'd prefer a more objective standard, like speaker population. A list ordered by number of speakers could exist parallel to the alphabetically ordered list. --Ptcamn 18:50, 12 November 2006 (UTC)[reply]
I'll need to think over the hows and why-fors of this for a while. It's true that the "non-endangered" list would be small, and the "endangered" list large enough to have its own atmosphere.
I also suppose that keeping them all on the same page would make migrating a language (for example) from an "endangered" subsection to an "extinct" one a less bothersome operation.
However, mere numbers don't define endangerment; instead it's transmission to the younger generation that counts. A "small" language could stabilize with a population of only a couple thousand speakers, but if the socio-cultural environment seemed stable, it wouldn't really be endangered (well.... arguably.. perhaps).
And yes I do plan to start a WikiProject about endangered languages, including perhaps language revitalization efforts. But of course, I am a scholar first, last and always (though an extremely humble neophyte). I would be diligent about tracking down POV content.
So in summary, I don't have an answer to your suggestion. I would need to think about it. I definitely would want an "endangered" (and probably also "extinct") subsection that I could link to...
Cheers --Ling.Nut 19:04, 12 November 2006 (UTC)[reply]
I think this should be the list, maybe we can add a colum to the languages still spoken saying the number of speakers. But as to the reason why they are endangered of extinct should be on the article page for the language. Also Victorian languages are underrepresented and there affiliation with the Pama-Nyungan language family yet. Enlil Ninlil 05:54, 13 November 2006 (UTC)[reply]
I respect your thoughts. But unless I'm mistaken, this option does not seem to provide Wikipedia users with a single point where they could find a list of all endangered and/or extinct Australian aboriginal languages... Is that really the way you wish to see the information on Wikipedia bundled and presented? You don't wish to respect the wishes of people who may desire to have this information in a convenient format?
Thanks--Ling.Nut 11:07, 13 November 2006 (UTC)[reply]
Ok I think the lists arnt that important, most of the languages on them arn't writen up yer. Maybe we focus on writing the language articles! Enlil Ninlil 10:29, 14 November 2006 (UTC)[reply]
OK I have many lists to tend, but will try to move things from my list to here from time to time... I may want to discuss formatting etc... but if you wanna copy stuff from my user page to here go ahead (but please don't delete a copied item from my user page.. I want to keep track.. maybe just put a star by it or something.. whatever...)
--Ling.Nut 21:33, 14 November 2006 (UTC)[reply]
But unless I'm mistaken, this option does not seem to provide Wikipedia users with a single point where they could find a list of all endangered and/or extinct Australian aboriginal languages...
There is such a single point. It's here.
Does the presence of the 20 or so languages that aren't extinct or endangered alongside the over 200 languages that are really bother you that much? Their status can be put in the "Notes" section, and/or we could add a "speakers" column. --Ptcamn 21:51, 14 November 2006 (UTC)[reply]

The fields on my user page: OK to add new table columns to the tables on this page?

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Hi,

I like some of the columns in the tables on my user page. Can we discuss adding some columns to the data on this page?

Comments welcomed, --Ling.Nut 22:39, 14 November 2006 (UTC)[reply]

large table cut from my user space

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Ok I will do something with this in the comming months. Thanks Enlil Ninlil (talk) 06:52, 12 January 2009 (UTC)[reply]
Australia
Language Ethnonym Speakers Source ISO 639-3 Ethnologue entry
Adynyamathanha language 20 (1990 Schmidt). Ethnologue adt Adynyamathanha
Alawa language 17 to 20 (1991 M Sharpe)There are 4 partial first-language speakers. Ethnologue alh Alawa
Alngith language 3 (1981 Wurm and Hattori). Ethnologue aid Alngith language
Amarag language 5. Ethnologue amg Alngith
Ami language 30 to 35 (1983 Black) Ethnologue amy Ami
Andegerebinha language 10 (1981 Wurm and Hattori). Ethnologue adg Andegerebinha
Antakarinya language 50 (1981 Wurm and Hattori) Ethnologue ant Antakarinya
Arabana language 8 (1981 Wurm and Hattori). Ethnologue ard Arabana language
Areba language 2 (1981 Wurm and Hattori). Ethnologue aea Areba language
Atampaya language 4 (1981 Wurm and Hattori). Ethnologue amz Atampaya language
Ayabadhu language 6 (1981 Wurm and Hattori). Ethnologue ayd Ayabadhu language
Badimaya language 20 (1966 Voegelin and Voegelin). Ethnologue bia Badimaya language
Bandjalang language 10 (1983 R M W Dixon). Ethnologue bdy Bandjalang language
Bandjigali language 1 (1981 Wurm and Hattori). Ethnologue bjd Bandjigali language
Bardi language 20 (1999 Claire Bowern)Population includes 16 Bardi, 3 Jawi. Ethnologue bcj Bardi language
Barrow Point language 1 (1981 Wurm and Hattori). Ethnologue bpt Barrow Point language
Bayungu language 6 (1981 Wurm and Hattori). Ethnologue bxj Bayungu language
Bidyara language 20 (1981 Wurm and Hattori). Ethnologue bym Bidyara language
Burduna language 3 (1981 Wurm and Hattori). Ethnologue bxn Burduna language
Darling language 5. Ethnologue drl Darling language
Dhalandji language 20 (1981 Wurm and Hattori). Ethnologue dhl Dhalandji language
Dhargari language 6 (1981 Wurm and Hattori). Ethnologue dhr Dhargari language
Dirari language 1 (1981 Wurm and Hattori). Ethnologue dit Dirari language
Djamindjung language 30 (1990 Schmidt). Ethnologue djd Djamindjung language
Djangun language 1 (1981 Wurm and Hattori). Ethnologue djf Djangun language
Djawi language 1 (1981 Wurm and Hattori). Ethnologue djw Djawi language
Djingili language 10 (1997). Ethnologue jig Djingili language
Djiwarli language 1 (1981 Wurm and Hattori). Ethnologue djl Djiwarli language
Dyaabugay language 3 (1981 Wurm and Hattori). Ethnologue dyy Dyaabugay language
Dyaberdyaber language 3 (1981 Wurm and Hattori). Ethnologue dyb Dyaberdyaber language
Dyangadi language 5 (1981 Wurm and Hattori). Ethnologue dyn Dyangadi language
Dyirbal language 40 to 50 (1983 R M W Dixon). Ethnologue dbl Dyirbal language
Dyugun language 2 (1981 Wurm and Hattori). Ethnologue dyd Dyugun language
Erre language 1 (1981 Wurm and Hattori). Ethnologue err Erre language


Flinders Island language 3 (1981 Wurm and Hattori). Ethnologue fln Flinders Island language
Gadjerawang language 3 (1981 Wurm and Hattori). Ethnologue gdh Gadjerawang language
Gagadu language 6 (1981 Wurm and Hattori). Ethnologue gbu Gagadu language
Gambera language 6 (1981 Wurm and Hattori). Ethnologue gma Gambera language
Gamilaraay language 3 (1997 Coonabarabran Public School). Ethnologue kld Gamilaraay language
Ganggalida language 5 (1981 Wurm and Hattori). Ethnologue gcd Ganggalida language
Garig-Ilgar language 4 (2003 N Evans)Population includes 3 Ilgar, 1 Garig. Ethnologue ilg Garig-Ilgar language
Giyug language 2 (1981 Wurm and Hattori). Ethnologue giy Giyug language
Gooniyandi language 100 (1990 Schmidt). Ethnologue gni Gooniyandi language
Gudanji language 3 (1981 Wurm and Hattori). Ethnologue nji Gudanji language
Gugadj language 1 (1981 Wurm and Hattori). Ethnologue ggd Gugadj language
Gugu Badhun language 2 (1981 Wurm and Hattori). Ethnologue gdc Gugu Badhun language
Gugubera language 15 (1991 SIL) 50 (1990 Schmidt). Ethnologue kkp Gugubera language
Guguyimidjir language 20 to 30 (1991 Wayne Rosendale)200 to 300 know and understand the language but prefer English 400 (1990 Schmidt). Ethnologue kky Guguyimidjir language
Gungabula language 2 (1981 Wurm and Hattori). Ethnologue gyf Gungabula language
Gunya language 3 (1981 Wurm and Hattori). Ethnologue gyy Gunya language
Guragone language 20 (1990 Schmidt). Ethnologue gge Guragone language
Gurdjar language 30 (1981 Wurm and Hattori). Ethnologue gdj Gurdjar language
Guwamu language 1 (1981 Wurm and Hattori). Ethnologue gwu Guwamu language
Jarnango language 40 (1983 Black). Ethnologue Jarnango language
Kamu language 2 (1967). Ethnologue xmu Kamu language
Kanju language 50 (1981 Wurm and Hattori). Ethnologue kbe Kanju language
Karadjeri language 12 (1991 SIL). Ethnologue gbd Karadjeri language
Kayardild language 6 (2000 Evans) 150. Ethnologue gyd Kayardild language
Kokata language 3 (1981 Wurm and Hattori). Ethnologue ktd Kokata language
Kuku-Mangk language 1 (1981 Wurm and Hattori). Ethnologue xmq Kuku-Mangk language
Kuku-Mu'inh language 7 (1981 Wurm and Hattori). Ethnologue xmp Kuku-Mu'inh language
Kuku-Muminh language 31 (1981 Wurm and Hattori). Ethnologue xmh Kuku-Muminh language
Kuku-Ugbanh language 6 (1981 Wurm and Hattori). Ethnologue ugb Kuku-Ugbanh language
Kuku-Uwanh language 40 (1981 Wurm and Hattori). Ethnologue uwa Kuku-Uwanh language
Kumbainggar language 10 (2000). Ethnologue kgs Kumbainggar language
Kunbarlang language 50 to 100 (1983 Black). Ethnologue wlg Kunbarlang language
Kunggara language 10 (1971 SIL). Ethnologue kvs Kunggara language
Kunggari language 10. Ethnologue kgl Kunggari language
Kunjen language 20 to 25 (1991 Bruce Sommer)40 with some knowledge 300 (1991 Bruce Sommer). Ethnologue kjn Kunjen language
Kurrama language 50 (1981 Wurm and Hattori). Ethnologue vku Kurrama language
Kuthant language 3 (1981 Wurm and Hattori). Ethnologue xut Kuthant language
Lamu-Lamu language 1 (1981 Wurm and Hattori). Ethnologue lby Lamu-Lamu language
Laragia language 6 (1983 Black). Ethnologue lrg Laragia language
Lardil language 2 (2000 Evans). Ethnologue lbz Lardil language
Limilngan language 3 (1981 Wurm and Hattori). Ethnologue lmc Limilngan language
Madngele language 15 to 20 (1983 Black). Ethnologue zml Madngele language


Manda language 25 (1983 Black). Ethnologue Manda language
Mandandanyi language 1 (1981 Wurm and Hattori). Ethnologue zmk Mandandanyi language
Mangarayi language 50 (1983 Black). Ethnologue mpc Mangarayi language
Mangerr language 1 (1981 Wurm and Hattori). Ethnologue zme Mangerr language
Mara language 15 (1991 M Sharpe). Ethnologue mec Mara language
Maranunggu language 15 to 20 (1983 Black). Ethnologue zmr Maranunggu language
Margany language 1 (1981 Wurm and Hattori). Ethnologue zmc Margany language
Margu language 1 (2000 Evans). Ethnologue mhg Margu language
Maridan language 20 (1981 Wurm and Hattori). Ethnologue zmd Maridan language
Maridjabin language 20 (1970 Oates). Ethnologue zmj Maridjabin language
Marimanindji language 15 (1983 Black). Ethnologue zmm Marimanindji language
Maringarr language 30 to 40 (1983 Black). Ethnologue zmt Maringarr language
Marithiel language 25 (1983 Black). Ethnologue mfr Marithiel language
Mariyedi language 20 (1981 Wurm and Hattori). Ethnologue zmy Mariyedi language
Marti Ke language 10 (2001 Alexander) 100. Ethnologue zmg Marti Ke language
Martuyhunira language 5 (1981 Wurm and Hattori). Ethnologue vma Martuyhunira language
Mayaguduna language 2. Ethnologue xmy Mayaguduna language
Mbabaram language 2 (1981 Wurm and Hattori). Ethnologue vmb Mbabaram language
Mbariman-Gudhinma language 3 (1981 Wurm and Hattori). Ethnologue zmv Mbariman-Gudhinma language
Miriwung language 10 to 20 (1990 Schmidt). Ethnologue mep Miriwung language
Miwa language 4 (1981 Wurm and Hattori). Ethnologue vmi Miwa language


Mudbura language 50 (1983 Black). Ethnologue mwd Mudbura language
Mullukmulluk language 9 to 11 (1988 SIL). Ethnologue mpb Mullukmulluk language
Muluridyi language 1 (1981 Wurm and Hattori). Ethnologue vmu Muluridyi language
Muruwari language 1 (1981 Wurm and Hattori). Ethnologue zmu Muruwari language
Ngadjunmaya language 10 (1981 Wurm and Hattori). Ethnologue nju Ngadjunmaya language
Ngalakan language 10 (1981 Wurm and Hattori). Ethnologue nig Ngalakan language
Ngalkbun language 20 (2000 N Evans). Ethnologue ngk Ngalkbun language
Ngamini language 2 (1981 Wurm and Hattori). Ethnologue nmv Ngamini language
Ngarla language 8 (1991 SIL)10 partial speakers. Ethnologue nlr Ngarla language
Ngarluma language 70 (1970 C.G von Brandenstein). Ethnologue nrl Ngarluma language
Ngawun language 1 (1981 Wurm and Hattori). Ethnologue nxn Ngawun language
Ngura language 6 (1981 Wurm and Hattori)Population includes 1 Punthamara, 4 Wongkumara, 2 Badjiri, and 1 Kalali. Ethnologue nbx Ngura language
Ngurmbur language 1 (1981 Wurm and Hattori). Ethnologue nrx Ngurmbur language
Nhuwala language 10 (1981 Wurm and Hattori). Ethnologue nhf Nhuwala language
Nijadali language 6 (1990 SIL). Ethnologue nad Nijadali language
Nimanbur language 2 (1981 Wurm and Hattori). Ethnologue nmp Nimanbur language
Nungali language 2 (1981 Wurm and Hattori). Ethnologue nug Nungali language
Nyamal language 20 to 30 (1991 SIL). Ethnologue nly Nyamal language
Nyangga language 1 (1981 Wurm and Hattori). Ethnologue nny Nyangga language
Nyawaygi language 3 (1981). Ethnologue nyt Nyawaygi language
Nyigina language 50 (1981 Wurm and Hattori). Ethnologue nyh Nyigina language
Nyulnyul language 1 (2001 McGregor). Ethnologue nyv Nyulnyul language
Pakanha language 10 (1981 Wurm and Hattori). Ethnologue pkn Pakanha language
Panytyima language 50 (1972 B Geytenbeek). Ethnologue pnw Panytyima language
Pini language 10. Ethnologue pii Pini language
Pinigura language 5 (1981 Wurm and Hattori). Ethnologue pnv Pinigura language
Pitta Pitta language 2 (1981 Wurm and Hattori). Ethnologue pit Pitta Pitta language
Thaypan language 2 (1981 Wurm and Hattori). Ethnologue typ Thaypan language
Tyaraity language 10 (1983 Black). Ethnologue woa Tyaraity language
Umbindhamu language 6 (1981 Wurm and Hattori). Ethnologue umd Umbindhamu language
Umbugarla language 3 (1981 Wurm and Hattori). Ethnologue umr Umbugarla language
Umbuygamu language 7 (1981 Wurm and Hattori). Ethnologue umg Umbuygamu language
Uradhi language 2 (1981 Wurm and Hattori). Ethnologue urf Uradhi language
Urningangg language 10 (1983 Black). Ethnologue urc Urningangg language
Wadjiginy language 12 (1988 SIL). Ethnologue wdj Wadjiginy language
Wadjigu language 1 (1981 Wurm and Hattori). Ethnologue wdu Wadjigu language
Wagaya language 10 (1983 Black). Ethnologue wga Wagaya language
Wageman language 10 (2000). Ethnologue waq Wageman language
Wajarri language 50 (1981 W Douglas) 200 or fewer (1981 W Douglas). Ethnologue wbv Wajarri language
Wakawaka language 3 (1981 Wurm and Hattori). Ethnologue wkw Wakawaka language
Wambaya language 12 (1981 Wurm and Hattori). Ethnologue wmb Wambaya language
Wamin language 1 (1981 Wurm and Hattori). Ethnologue wmi Wamin language
Wangaaybuwan-Ngiyambaa language 12 (1981 Wurm and Hattori). Ethnologue wyb Wangaaybuwan-Ngiyambaa language
Wanggamala language 1 (1981 Wurm and Hattori). Ethnologue wnm Wanggamala language
Wangganguru language 8 (1981 Wurm and Hattori). Ethnologue wgg Wangganguru language
Wanman language 20 (1973 SIL). Ethnologue wbt Wanman language
Waray language 4 (1981 Wurm and Hattori). Ethnologue Waray language
Wardaman language 50 (1983 Black). Ethnologue wrr Wardaman language
Warlmanpa language 50 (1981 Wurm and Hattori). Ethnologue wrl Warlmanpa language
Warluwara language 3 (1981 Wurm and Hattori). Ethnologue wrb Warluwara language
Warrgamay language 3 (1981 Wurm and Hattori). Ethnologue wgy Warrgamay language
Warrwa language 2 (2001 McGregor). Ethnologue wwr Warrwa language
Warungu language 2 (1981 Wurm and Hattori). Ethnologue wrg Warungu language
Wik-Epa language 3 (1981 Wurm and Hattori). Ethnologue wie Wik-Epa language
Wik-Iiyanh language 40 (1981 Wurm and Hattori). Ethnologue wij Wik-Iiyanh language
Wik-Keyangan language 3 (1981 Wurm and Hattori). Ethnologue wif Wik-Keyangan language
Wik-Me'anha language 12 (1981 Wurm and Hattori). Ethnologue wih Wik-Me'anha language
Wikngenchera language 50 (1970 Oates). Ethnologue wua Wikngenchera language
Wilawila language 2 (1981 Wurm and Hattori). Ethnologue wil Wilawila language
Wiradhuri language 3 (1981 Wurm and Hattori). Ethnologue wrh Wiradhuri language
Wirangu language 2 (1981 Wurm and Hattori). Ethnologue wiw Wirangu language
Worora language 20 (1990 Schmidt). Ethnologue unp Worora language
Wulna language 1 (1981 Wurm and Hattori). Ethnologue wux Wulna language
Wunambal language 20 (1990 A Schmidt). Ethnologue wub Wunambal language
Yandruwandha language 2 (1981 Wurm and Hattori). Ethnologue ynd Yandruwandha language
Yawarawarga language 1 (1981 Wurm and Hattori). Ethnologue yww Yawarawarga language
Yawuru language 30 (2001 K Hosokawa). Ethnologue ywr Yawuru language
Yidiny language 12 (1981 Wurm and Hattori). Ethnologue yii Yidiny language
Yindjilandji language 1 (1981 Wurm and Hattori). Ethnologue yil Yindjilandji language
Yinggarda language 5 (1981 Wurm and Hattori). Ethnologue yia Yinggarda language
Yir Yoront language 15 (1991 Bruce Sommer). Ethnologue yiy Yir Yoront language

Important language missing

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The language of the Brisbane / Moreton Bay area is missing from this list, Wikipedia, ISO 639, and Ethnologue.

Known as Yagara / Jagara / Yuggera /etc

It has contributed some words to Australian English:

  • "bung" (broken)
  • "dillybag"
  • "yakka" (hard work)

Hippietrail (talk) 01:53, 16 September 2009 (UTC)[reply]

Peerapper?

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Is 'Peerapper' a real language? It's on the list... — Preceding unsigned comment added by Toomanycupcakes (talkcontribs) 22:19, 15 April 2011 (UTC)[reply]

Yes. The spelling dates from the time when English speakers were generally monolingual and chose spellings that made sense in English, regardless of whether they looked silly. If Australia was just being Anglicized now you probably wouldnt see a lot of place names like Woolloomooloo. Also rap music wasnt very popular in the 1700s. This is the first time I've seen the alternate spelling "Pee Rapper", though. Soap 18:51, 25 July 2015 (UTC)[reply]
H, 'Peerapper' appears as a language name on the AIATSIS Map of Aboriginal Australia, edited by David Horton. As Soap says, it's a almost certainly a very poor representation of the original name, probably written down by someone who had no idea what the sounds actually were so they mapped them to the nearest equivalent in their own variety of English. There's more information about this particular variety here under North-west Tasmania.Dougg (talk) 03:55, 27 July 2015 (UTC)[reply]

much new mateial; old info preserved

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  • This is a fairly major update. I made every good faith effort to retain all the info that was on the previous version of the page before I updated it. The major change is that I added UNESCO data. I also collapsed the alphabetical subheadings into five groups(A–F, etc.), and made the tables sortable on all fields. Tweak it if you like... Possible problems include:
  1. There may be some formatting probs due to non-ASCII characters in language names. Sorry about that, will try to fix...
  2. There may be a few duplicate entries under different names (though I tried my best to catch all of those).
  3. There may be some unnecessary redlinks, if the target text of redlink "FOO language" actually exists in an article named FOO or "FOO dialect". From time to time I'll try to prune these.

Added some numerical information, removed some duplications

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A lot of the major languages had no estimates for number of speakers. I extracted estimates from the WP articles. I also removed some duplicates.
There's clearly a lot of work to be done here. There remain duplications, mainly I think because of spelling variation but also because of dialect-clusters, dialects, and established languages being treated equally. Perhaps it would be better to list these by family or cluster rather than alphabetically. Ordinary Person (talk) 16:08, 5 June 2015 (UTC)[reply]

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Classification of Kayardild

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Per currently accepted definitions of Pama-Nyungan languages, I removed the phrase from notes to Kayardild language (which happens to be the only Tangkic language on this page noted as such). Although it's been proposed that Tangkic comes under Greater or Macro-Pama-Nyungan languages, these terms are not interchangeable with Pama-Nyungan. Also changed the spelling of Tangic to Tangkic since it seems more popular now. Ellpicre (talk) 04:32, 19 June 2019 (UTC)[reply]

Semi-protected edit request on 18 December 2020

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Correct typo: change "27 tp 130" to "27 to 130" in the "Speakers" column for Jaminjung language/Djamindjung language Charlobot (talk) 08:48, 18 December 2020 (UTC)[reply]

fixed... JarrahTree 09:05, 18 December 2020 (UTC)[reply]

Semi-protected edit request on 13 March 2021 (Reformat to fix thoughless and harmful (half) copying of dead-tree-derived skeuomorphisms (that wouldn't even be usable in the present example anyway))

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Merge 5 separate sections (A-F, G-K, L-M, N-U, W-Z) into one.

Having a sortable list like this split into arbitrary and irrelevant groups according to the first letter of the language's name is a thoughtless and harmful skeuomorphism from the limitations of dead-tree technology.

In the original context of dead-tree technology where the skeuomorphism developed, it would've served the purpose of helping a reader who for some reason wanted to look up a specific language in the list, using its name.

But a modern reader should just use ctrl-F for that purpose anyway -- not only because it's far faster, but also, trying to do it the old way would lead to lots of false negatives anyway, when the name they were searching for was an alternate name for the language. (In the dead-tree format, they would've solved this problem by including each alternate name as a separate entry in the list, with a "see MAIN-NAME" note.)

Furthermore, having this arbitrary and irrelevant split prevents modern readers from being able to use the unique new advantages of the sortable list: quickly re-sorting by an actually interesting and relevant feature (like in this case, the number of speakers, or status).


I made the effort to reformat the list and write this note because this thoughtless cargocult-copying of harmful skeuomorphic practices like this is a general problem, far beyond the example of this one article. Kayseychow (talk) 01:43, 13 March 2021 (UTC) [reply]

proposed new content
A language map, different colours represent different language families:

There are numerous Australian Aboriginal languages and dialects, many of which are endangered. An endangered language is one that it is at risk of falling out of use, generally because it has few surviving speakers. If it loses all of its native speakers, it becomes an extinct language.

UNESCO defines four levels of language endangerment between "safe" (not endangered) and "extinct":[1][clarification needed]

  • Vulnerable
  • Definitely endangered
  • Severely endangered
  • Critically endangered
Language Alt. names Speakers Status Notes
Adithinngithigh language Adetingiti Extinct Cape York Peninsula, Queensland. Unwritten language.
Adnyamathanha language, Adynyamathanha language[1] Ad'n'amadana, Anjimatana, Anjiwatana, Atnyamathanha 110 (2006) Severely endangered SA R. M. W. Dixon classifies Adnyamathanha and Guyani as a single language. Ethnologue treats them as separate, and so they each have their own ISO 639-3 codes
Aghu Tharrnggala language Aghu wititit Extinct Cape York Peninsula, Queensland
Alawa language[1] 12 (2006) Moribund Roper River, Arnhem Land
Alngith dialect Extinct Cape York Peninsula, Queensland[2]
Alyawarre language Alyawarr 1660 Developing NT - one of the Arrernte language group
Amarag language, Amurdag language Last known: Charlie Mungulda (died in 2016) Extinct Goulburn Island, Northern Territory
Ami language 5 Moribund Daly River, Northern Territory
Andajin language 2 Nearly extinct WA
Andegerebinha language Andigibinha, Antekerrepinhe, Andegerebenha, Antekerrepenhe 0 (2016) Dormant NT, Hay River, Pituri Creek area, east of Alyawarra. One of the Arrernte language group
Anguthimri language Awngthim, Paman languages Extinct Cape York Peninsula, Queensland
Anindilyakwa language[1] Enindhilyagwa 1300 Vulnerable
Anmatyerre language 640 (2016) Developing NT. One of the Arrernte language group
Antakirinya language, Antakarinya language[1] 6 Critically endangered
Arabana language[1] 21 Critically endangered
Areba language Extinct
Aritinngithigh language Extinct Qld
Arrernte language[1] Upper Arrernte, Aranda, Arunta, Arrarnta 1,910 Central/Eastern Arrernte; 1,550 Alywarra; other dialects fewer or 0. Vulnerable Alice Springs region NT Eastern, Western and Southern; comprises a group of dialects
Atampaya language Extinct
Australian Aboriginal English Over 30,000 Vigorous Developed post-contact
Australian Aboriginal Pidgin English language Few Nearly extinct Pidgin. Developed post-contact. Has been mostly creolized.
Australian Kriol language Creole, Pidgin English, Roper-Bamyili Creole 4,200 Vigorous WA, NT & Qld developed post-contact. 10, 000 second language speakers.
Awabakal language Awabakal 9 Dormant NSW. Being revived. Was considered extinct.
Ayabadhu language, Ayapathu language Extinct
Badimaya language Widimaya, Parti-Maya 3 Nearly extinct WA
Bandjigali language 4 to 22 Moribund
Banjima language, Panytyima language[1] 50 to 100 Moribund
Bardi language[1] Baadi, Badi, Ba:di, Baardi, Bard 20 to 150 Moribund WA
Barngarla language Bangala, Banggala, Banggarla, Bungeha, Bungela, Pakarla, Pangkala, Pankalla, Parnkala, Parnkalla, Punkalla Extinct SA
Barrow Point language Extinct[3]
Bayungu language 2 Nearly extinct
Bidyara language, Bidjara language Bithara, Bitjara Extinct Qld
Broome Pearling Lugger Pidgin Broom Creole, Japanese Pidgin English, Koepang Talk, Malay Talk 40 Moribund WA Developed post-contact, second language speakers only.
Bundjalung language, Bandjalang language[1] 100 Shifting NSW
Bunuba language[1] Bunaba, Bunapa, Punapa 40 to 110 Moribund WA
Bunurong language Extinct Vic
Burduna language Boordoona, Bootena, Boruna, Budina, Budoona, Buduna, Bu-tena, Poodena, Poordoona, Purduma, Purduna Extinct WA
Damin language Demiin Extinct Initiation language for men. Qld
Darkinjung language Darginjang, Darginyung, Darkinjang, Darkinoong, Darkinung, Darkinyun, Darkinyung, Darknung Extinct NSW
Dharawal language[1] Dharawaal, Thurrawal, Thurawal, Turrubul Extinct NSW
Dhargari language 1 Nearly extinct
Dharug language[1] Daruk, Dharruk, Dharuk, Dharug, Darug Extinct NSW
Dhauwurdwurung language Gunditjmara Extinct Vic
Dhurga language[1] Extinct
Dirari language Extinct
Diyari language Dieri 13 (2006)[4] Nearly extinct Karnic, SA. Program in place to teach and increase usage.
Djabwurung language Tjap-wurrung Extinct Vic
Djangun language Extinct
Djawi language, Jawi language Chowie, Djau, Dyawi Extinct WA
Djinang language[1] 100 to 230 Vigorous Yolŋu languages
Djiringanj language Extinct SE NSW
Djiwarli language, Jiwarli language Djiwali, Djwarli, Guwari, Jiwali, Kuwari, Tci-warli, Tjiwarli Extinct WA
Doolboong language Duulngari, Tulpung Extinct WA
Dungidjau language[1] Extinct
Dyaabugay language, Djabugay language Djabugai, Dyabugay, Tjapukai 28 Moribund Qld
Dyaberdyaber language, Djabirr-Djabirr language Djaberdjaber, Djaber-Djaber, Jabirr-Jabirr, Jabirrjabirr Extinct WA
Dyangadi language Extinct
Dyirbal language[1] 15 to 28 (Wurm 2007) Moribund Qld
Dyugun language, Djugun language Djugan, Djukan, Jookoon Extinct WA
Eora language Iora Extinct NSW
Erre language Extinct
Flinders Island language Extinct Yalgawarra language
Gaagudju language, Gagadu language[1] 6 (1981 Wurm and Hattori) extinct
Gajerrong language, Gadjerawang language, Gajirrabeng language[1] Gadjerong, Gadyerong, Gajirrawoong, Kajirrawung 3 (1981 Wurm and Hattori) Critically endangered WA & NT
Gambera language Gambere, Gamberre, Gambre, Gamgre, Guwan, Kambera 6 (1981 Wurm and Hattori) WA
Gamilaraay language[1] Camileroi, Gamilaroi, Kamilaroi, Yuwaalaraay, Wallarai 3 (1997 Coonabarabran Public School) Critically endangered NSW
Ganggalidda language, Ganggalida language[1] 5 (1981 Wurm and Hattori) Critically endangered
Garawa language 40 to 87 speakers NT
Garig-Ilgar language 4 (2003 N Evans)
Population includes 3 Ilgar, 1 Garig
Giyug language 2 (1981 Wurm and Hattori)
Gooniyandi language[1] Gunian, Guniandi, Guniyan, Guniyandi, Guniyn, Konejandi, Koneyandi, Kunan, Kunian, Kuniyan 100 (1990 Schmidt) Severely endangered WA
Gudanji language 3 (1981 Wurm and Hattori)
Gugadj language Kukatj 1 (1981 Wurm and Hattori) Qld
Gugu Badhun language 2 (1981 Wurm and Hattori)
Gugubera language, Koko-Bera language, Koko Bera language[1] Kok Kaber, Kok-Kaper, Kukubera 15 (1991 SIL) 50 (1990 Schmidt) Severely endangered Qld
Guguyimidjir language, Guugu Yimithirr language, Guugu Yimidhirr language[1] Gogo-Yimidjir, Gugu-Gugu Yimijir, Gugu Yimithirr, Koko Imudji, Koko Yimidir, Kuku Jimidir, Kuku Kuku Yimithirr, Kukuyimidir 20 to 30 (1991 Wayne Rosendale)
200 to 300 know and understand the language but prefer English
400 (1990 Schmidt)
Vulnerable Qld
Gumbaynggirr language, Kumbainggar language[1] 10 (2000) Critically endangered
Gundungurra language Gandangara NSW
Gungabula language 2 (1981 Wurm and Hattori)
Gunin language Cuini, Kunan, Goonan, Gunan, Gwini, Gwiini WA
Gunya language 3 (1981 Wurm and Hattori)
Gupapuyngu language[1] Gobabingo, Gubabwingu 330 Vulnerable NT
Gurindji Kriol language Gurindji children's language, Gurinji children's language NT. Developed post-contact
Gurrgoni language, Guragone language[1] 20 (1990 Schmidt) Vulnerable
Guwamu language 1 (1981 Wurm and Hattori)
Guwij language Guidj, Guwidj WA
Iwaidja language[1] 130 Vulnerable
Jaminjung language Djamindjung language[1] Djamindjung 27 to 130 Severely endangered
Jardwadjali language Vic
Jaru language Djaru, Jaroo, Tjaru 350 WA
Jawoyn language[1] 20 to 42 Severely endangered
Jingulu language, Djingili language[1] 10 (1997) Severely endangered Pama–Nyungan languages, Barkly. NT
Jurruru language Chooraroo, Churoro, Djuroro, Jururu, Thuraru, Tjuroro, Tjurruru, Tjururu WA
Kabi Kabi language Gabi Gabi, Kabi Kabi, Dippil Qld
Kalau Lagau Ya Kala Lagaw Ya, Kalaw Lagaw Ya, Kalau Kawau Ya, Kalaw Kawau Ya, Lagau Ya 700 to 1200 Qld
Kalaamaya language Galamai, Galamaya, Jaburu, Kaburn, Kalamaia, Kelamai, Natingero, Njindango, Takalako WA
Kalaku language Gala:gu, Galaagu, Kaburn, Kalaaku, Kalako, l, Kalarko, Kallaar, Kallaargu, Karlaku, Malba, Malpa, Marlba WA
Kamu language 2 (1967)
Kaniyang language Ganajang, Kaneang, Kaniyan, Kunyung WA
Kanju language, Kaantju language Gandanju, Gandju, Kaantyu, Kamdhue, Kandju, Kandyu, Kanyu, Karnu 50 (1981 Wurm and Hattori) Qld
Karajarri language, Karadjeri language[1] Garadjari, Garadjeri, Garadjiri, Garadyari, Gard'are, Guradjara, Karrajarri 12 (1991 SIL) Critically endangered WA
Kariyarra language Gariera, Kaierra, Kariara, Kariera, Karriara, Karriarra, Kariyara, Kyeara WA
Kaurna language SA
Kaurna language[1] Critically endangered
Kawarrangg language Qld
Kayardild language[1] Gajadilt, Gajardild, Gayadilt, Gayardild, Gayardilt, Kaiadilt, Malununda 6 (2000 Evans) 150 Critically endangered Tangkic. Qld, Bentinck Island
Kija language[1] Gidja, Kidja, Kitja, Lunga, Lungga 210 Severely endangered WA
Kokata language 3 (1981 Wurm and Hattori) Western Desert Language
Kok-Nar language Kok Narr Qld
Kukatja language[1] Gogodja, Gugadja, Gugudja, Kukaja Vulnerable WA
Kuku Thaypan language 2 (1981 Wurm and Hattori) Qld
Kuku Yalanji language[1] Gugu Guguyalanji, Koko-Yalangi Severely endangered Qld
Kuku-Mangk language 1 (1981 Wurm and Hattori) Extinct
Kuku-Mu'inh language 7 (1981 Wurm and Hattori)
Kuku-Muminh language 31 (1981 Wurm and Hattori)
Kuku-Ugbanh language 6 (1981 Wurm and Hattori)
Kuku-Uwanh language 40 (1981 Wurm and Hattori)
Kullili language Kullila, Galili Qld
Kuluwarrang language Guluwarin, Kuluwarin WA
Kunbarlang language[1] 50 to 100 (1983 Black) Severely endangered
Kunggara language 10 (1971 SIL)
Kunggari language 10
Kunja language Qld
Kunjen language[1] 20 to 25 (1991 Bruce Sommer)
40 with some knowledge
300 (1991 Bruce Sommer)
Critically endangered
Kunwinjku language[1] 1200 to 2000 Vulnerable NT
Kurrama language[1] Gurama, Karama, Karima, Kerama, Korama, Korima, Kurama 50 (1981 Wurm and Hattori) Critically endangered WA
Kurtjar language, Gurdjar language[1] Kurtjjar, Kurrtjar 30 (1981 Wurm and Hattori) extinct Qld
Kuthant language 3 (1981 Wurm and Hattori) Qld
Kuuk Thaayorre language[1] Gugudayor, Kuktayor, Kukudayore, Kuuk Thaayoore, Kuuk Taior, Thaayore, Thayore, Thayorre 24 Definitely endangered Qld
Kuuku Ya'u language Koko-Ja'o, Kokoyao, Kuuku-Ya'u, Ya'o Critically endangered Qld
Kuurinji language, Gurindji language[1] Gurinji, Kuurrinyji 225 to 900 Definitely endangered NT
Kuyani language Guyani, Kijani, Kwiani SA extinct. R. M. W. Dixon classifies Adnyamathanha and Guyani as a single language. Ethnologue treats them as separate, and so they each have their own ISO 639-3 codes
Lairmairrener language Central Tas
Lamu-Lamu language 1 (1981 Wurm and Hattori)
Laragia language 6 (1983 Black)
Lardil language[1] Leerdil 2 (2000 Evans) Critically endangered Qld moribund
Larrakia language 29 NT
Limilngan language 3 (1981 Wurm and Hattori)
Linngithigh language Leningitij, Linngithig Qld
Lower Burdekin languages
Luthigh language Qld
Matngele language, Madngele language[1] 15 to 20 (1983 Black),
10 (estimate fieldwork 2013)
Critically endangered NT
Malgana language Malngin, Maljanna, Maldjana, Malkana WA
Malyangaba language Maljangapa, Maljangpa, Maljangaba, Malya-napa, Mullia-arpa, Mulya-napa, Mulya-nappa, Malynapa, Maljapa, Malyapa, Karikari, Bulali SA
Manda language 25 (1983 Black)
Mandandanyi language 1 (1981 Wurm and Hattori)
Mangarla language, Mangala language[1] Manala, Mangalaa, Maŋala, Minala 63 Critically endangered WA
Mangarrayi language, Mangarayi language[1] 50 (1983 Black) Critically endangered
Mangerr language 1 (1981 Wurm and Hattori)
Mara language, Marra language 15 (1991 M Sharpe) NT
Maranunggu language 15 to 20 (1983 Black)
Margany language 1 (1981 Wurm and Hattori)
Maridan language 20 (1981 Wurm and Hattori)
Marimanindji language 15 (1983 Black)
Maringarr language[1] 30 to 40 (1983 Black) Critically endangered
Mariyedi language 20 (1981 Wurm and Hattori)
Marrgu language, Margu language[1] 1 (2000 Evans) extinct
Marrisyefin language, Maridjabin language[1] 20 (1970 Oates) Critically endangered
Marrithiyel language, Marithiel language[1] 25 (1983 Black) Critically endangered
Marti Ke language 10 (2001 Alexander) 100
Martuwangka language[1] Vulnerable
Martuyhunira language, Martuthunira language Maratunia, Mardadhunira, Mardathon, Mardathoni, Mardathoonera, Mardatuna, Mardatunera, Mardudhoonera, Mardudhunera, Mardudhunira, Mardudjungara, Marduduna, Mardudunera, Marduthunira, Mardutunera, Mardutunira, Marduyunira, Martuthinya, and 5 (1981 Wurm and Hattori) WA extinct
Maung language[1] 260 Vulnerable
Maya language (Australia) Maia, Maja WA
Mayaguduna language 2
Mbabaram language Barbaram 2 (1981 Wurm and Hattori) Qld
Mbara language (Australia)
Mbariman-Gudhinma language 3 (1981 Wurm and Hattori)
Mbiywom language Qld
Meriam Mir language[1] 160 to 210 Definitely endangered
Miriwoong language, Miriwung language[1] 10 to 20 (1990 Schmidt) Critically endangered
Miwa language Bagu, Miwi, Pela 4 (1981 Wurm and Hattori) WA
Mpakwithi dialect Qld
Mpalityanh language Qld
Mudburra language, Mudbura language[1] 50 (1983 Black) Severely endangered
MalakMalak, MullukMulluk[1] 9 to 11 (1988 SIL),
11 (estimate fieldwork 2013)
Severely endangered
Muluridyi language 1 (1981 Wurm and Hattori)
Munumburru language Munumburu WA
Muruwari language Muruwarri, Murawari, Murawarri 1 (1981 Wurm and Hattori) Qld
Nakkara language[1] 50 (2006) Severely endangered Arnhem Land, NT
Nauo language Nawu, Nhawu, Nawo, Njao Extinct Eyre Peninsula, South Australia
Ndjébbana language Djeebbana, Kunibidji, Gunavidji, Gunivugi, Gombudj 240 (2006) Endangered Liverpool River, Arnhem Land, NT
Ngaanyatjarra language[1] 700 to 1000 (2006) Vulnerable Warburton, Western Australia
Ngaatjatjara language[1] Ngaatjatjara, Ngaadadjarra 12 (2005) Moribund Warburton, Western Australia
Ngadjunmaya language 10 (1981 Wurm and Hattori), 0 (2007) Extinct Goldfields-Esperance, WA
Ngadjuri language Extinct SA
Ngalakan language[1] 10 (1981 Wurm and Hattori), 0 (2004) Extinct Roper River, Northern Territory
Ngaliwuru language[1] Jaminjung 27 to 130 (2006) Critically endangered Victoria River (Northern Territory)
Ngalkbun language, Dalabon language[1] Buin, Boun, Buan, Bouin, Buwan, Dangbon, Gundangbon, Ngalabon, Ngalkbon, Nalabon 15 (2006) Moribund Arnhem Land, Northern Territory
Ngamini language 2 (1981 Wurm and Hattori) Extinct SA
Ngandi language[1] 9 (2006) Critically endangered NT
Ngan'gityemerri language Ngan.gi-tjemerri, Nangikurrunggurr 110 to 180 Endangered Daly River, NT
Ngardi language[1] Ngadi, Narti, Ngati 10 to 14 (2006) Moribund NT, WA
Ngarigo language[1] Ngarigu Moribund by early 20th C, now extinct.[5] Centred on Monaro region NSW, ACT, VIC
Ngarinman language[1] 592 (2006) Severely endangered Northern Territory
Ngarinyin language[1] Ungarinjin, Eastern Worrorran Moribund Northern Kimberley, WA
Ngarla language[1] 8 (1991), 0 (2015)
10 partial speakers
Extinct Port Hedland, WA
Ngarluma language[1] Gnalluma, Gnalooma, Gnalouma, Ngallooma, Ngalluma, Ngalooma, Ngaluma 11 to 42 (2006) Critically endangered WA
Ngarnawu language Ngarnaw 56 to 58 (2009) Moribund Northern Kimberley, WA
Ngarnka language Pama–Nyungan languages Extinct Barkly Tableland, Northern Territory
Ngawun language 1 (1981 Wurm and Hattori) Extinct Cape York Peninsula, Queensland
Ngkoth language Extinct Qld
Ngumbarl language Ngoombarl, Ngormbal, Ngumbal Extinct WA
Ngunawal language Ngunnawal, Burragorang, Gundungurra Extinct NSW/ACT
Ngurmbur language 1 (1981 Wurm and Hattori) Extinct Arnhem Land, Northern Territory
Nhanta language Nhanda "A Handful" (2001) Moribund WA
Nhuwala language Ngoala, Noala, Noalla, Nooela, Nuela No L1 Speakers Dormant WA
Nijadali language Nyiyaparli 3 (2006) Moribund WA
Nimanbur language 2 (1981 Wurm and Hattori) Extinct Dampier Peninsula. WA
Ntra'ngith language Extinct Cape York Peninsula, Queensland
Nuenonne language Nyunoni Extinct SE Tas
Nungali language 2 (1981 Wurm and Hattori) Extinct Daly River, Northern Territory
Nunggubuyu language[1] 272 (2016) Severely endangered Numbulwar, Northern Territory
Nyamal language[1] Gnamo, Namel, Njamal, Njamarl, Nyamel 20 to 34 (2006) Severely endangered Pilbara, WA
Nyangga language Yukulta 1 (1981 Wurm and Hattori) Extinct Queensland & Northern Territory
Nyangumarta language[1] 250 to 310 Vulnerable WA
Nyawaygi language Extinct NE Queensland
Nyikina language, Nyigina language[1] 20 to 68 (2006) Severely endangered Fitzroy River, WA
Nyininy language Njining, Njininj, Nyinin 350 (2006) Endangered WA
Nyulnyul language Njul-Njul, Nyol-Nyol, Nyoolnyool, Nyul Nyul Extinct WA
Nyungar language Noongar 232 (dialects 8,000) Endangered WA
Okunjan language Ogh-Undjan, Ogondyan 2 (2005) Moribund Cape York Peninsula, Queensland
Paakantyi language, Darling language[1] Baagandji, Kula, Pama–Nyungan 4 to 22 (2006) Critically endangered Darling River, NSW
Pakanha language No L1 speakers (2007 Wurm) Dormant Cape York Peninsula, Queensland
Paredarerme language Extinct Tas
Peerapper language Extinct Tas
Peramangk language Poonawatta, Tarrawatta, Karrawatta, Yira-Ruka, Wiljani, Mutingengal, Runganng, Jolori, Pongarang, Paldarinalwar, Merelda. Descendants still exist Adelaide Hills, SA
Pini language 10 Moribund Western Desert language
Pinigura language Dhalandji 6 (2005) Moribund WA
Pintupi language[1] 203 Vulnerable NT, WA
Pitjantjatjara language[1] 2700 Vulnerable NT, SA, WA
Pitta Pitta language 2 (1981 Wurm and Hattori) Extinct Boulia, Queensland
Plangermaireener language Extinct Tas
Popham Bay language Wurrugu Extinct NT
Pyemmairre language Extinct Tas
Rembarrnga language[1] 10 to 38 (2006) Critically endangered Roper River, NT
Ritharrngu language[1] 32 (2006) Critically endangered Northern Territory
Tharkarri language[1] 20 (1981 Wurm and Hattori) Critically endangered Pilbara, WA
Thaua language Thoorga, Durga, Dhurga Extinct South Coast of NSW
Thiin language Extinct WA
Tiwi language[1] 1700 Vulnerable Tiwi Islands
Tommeginne language Extinct NNW Tas
Toogee language Extinct SW Tas
Tyaraity language 8 (2015) Moribund Daly River, Northern Territory
Tyerremotepanner language Extinct NNE Tas
Umbindhamu language 6 (1981 Wurm and Hattori) Extinct Cape York Peninsula, Queensland
Umbugarla language 3 (1981 Wurm and Hattori) Extinct Arnhem Land, NT
Umbuygamu language 7 (1981 Wurm and Hattori) Extinct Queensland
Umiida language Umida, Umi:da 4 to 22 (2005) Moribund WA
Umpila language[1] 12 (2005) Severely endangered Cape York Peninsula, Qld
Unggarangu language Unggarangi 4 to 22 (2005) Moribund WA
Unggumi language Ungkami, Wunggumi 4 to 22 (2005) Moribund WA
Uradhi language 2 (1981 Wurm and Hattori) Extinct Cape York Peninsula, Qld
Urningangg language Mangerr, Giimbiyu 10 (1983 Black) Extinct Arnhem Land, NT
Uw Olkola language Olkola, Olgolo, Kunjen 2 (2005) Moribund Cape York Peninsula, Qld
Uw Oykangand language Oykangand, Kunjen 2 (2005) Moribund Cape York Peninsula, Qld
Waanyi language[1] Critically endangered Garawa. Qld
Wadjiginy language 12 (1988 SIL)
Wadjigu language 1 (1981 Wurm and Hattori)
Wagaya language 10 (1983 Black)
Wagiman language, Wageman language[1] 10 (2000) Severely endangered
Wajarri language[1] Watjari, Watjarri, Wadjari, Wadjeri 50 (1981 W Douglas)
200 or fewer (1981 W Douglas)
Severely endangered WA
Wakawaka language 3 (1981 Wurm and Hattori)
Walangama language Qld
Walbanga language Pama–Nyungan languages, Yuin–Kuric languages, Yuin. South Coast of New South wales
Walmajarri language[1] Tjiwaling, Tjiwarlin 500 to 520 Definitely endangered
Wambaya language[1] 12 (1981 Wurm and Hattori) Critically endangered Pama–Nyungan languages, Barkly. NT
Wamin language 1 (1981 Wurm and Hattori)
Wandandian language Pama–Nyungan languages, Yuin-Kuric, Yuin. South Coast of New South wales
Wangaaybuwan language, Wangaaybuwan-Ngiyambaa language[1] 12 (1981 Wurm and Hattori) Critically endangered
Wangai language Wongai or Wankai 200-300 Goldfields of Western Australia
Wanggamala language 1 (1981 Wurm and Hattori)
Wangganguru language 8 (1981 Wurm and Hattori)
Wangkajunga language Wangkatjungka, Wonggadjunggu WA
Wangkumara language, Ngura language[1] Wanggumara 6 (1981 Wurm and Hattori)
Population includes 1 Punthamara, 4 Wongkumara, 2 Badjiri, and 1 Kalali
Critically endangered Qld
Wanyjirra language Wandjira, Wandjirra, Wanjira NT
Waray language Warray, Wulwulam (dialect), Ngorrkkowo (dialect) 4 (1981 Wurm and Hattori) Extinct Adelaide River, NT
Wardaman language[1] 50 (1983 Black) Severely endangered WA
Warlmanpa language 50 (1981 Wurm and Hattori)
Warlpiri language[1] 2500 Vulnerable
Warluwara language 3 (1981 Wurm and Hattori)
Warnman language, Wanman language[1] 20 (1973 SIL) Severely endangered
Warrgamay language 3 (1981 Wurm and Hattori)
Warrungu language Warrangu, Warrango Qld
Warrwa language Warwa, Warwar 2 (2001 McGregor) WA
Warumungu language[1] 50 to 310 Severely endangered
Warungu language 2 (1981 Wurm and Hattori)
Western Desert language See article for the various dialects 7400 WA, NT & SA
Wik Me'nh language Qld
Wik Mungkan language[1] 1050 Vulnerable
Wik Ngathan language[1] Definitely endangered
Wik-Epa language 3 (1981 Wurm and Hattori)
Wik-Iiyanh language 40 (1981 Wurm and Hattori)
Wik-Keyangan language 3 (1981 Wurm and Hattori)
Wik-Me'anha language 12 (1981 Wurm and Hattori)
Wik-Ngatharr language Wik-Ngathara, Wik-Ngatharr, Wik-Ngatharra, Wik-Ngathrr, Wikngatara Qld
Wikngenchera language, Wik Ngencherr language[1] 50 (1970 Oates) Severely endangered
Wilawila language Wila-Wila 2 (1981 Wurm and Hattori) WA
Winyjarrumi language Windjarumi WA
Wiradjuri language, Wiradhuri language[1] 3 (1981 Wurm and Hattori) Critically endangered
Wirangu language Warrangoo, Wirongu, Wironguwongga, Wirrung, Wirrunga 2 (1981 Wurm and Hattori) SA
Woiwurrung language Woiwurrong, Woiworung Pama–Nyungan languages, Kulin. Vic extinct
Wolyamidi language Woldjamidi, Wol'jamidi, Wolyamidi WA
Worimi language NSW extinct
Worrorra language, Worora language[1] 20 (1990 Schmidt) Critically endangered
Wulna language 1 (1981 Wurm and Hattori)
Wunambal language[1] Unambal, Wunambul 20 (1990 A Schmidt) Critically endangered WA
Wurla language Ola, Worla, Wula WA
Yandruwandha language Yandrruwantha 2 (1981 Wurm and Hattori) SA & Qld
Yankunytjatjara language[1] 70 to 560 Definitely endangered
Yan-nhangu language, Jarnango language[1] 40 (1983 Black) Definitely endangered
Yanyuwa language[1] 70 to 130 Severely endangered
Yawarawarga language Yawarrawarrka 1 (1981 Wurm and Hattori) SA & Qld
Yawijibaya language Jawdjibara, Yaudjibara, Yawjibarra WA
Yawuru language Jauor, Yaoro, Yawooroo 30 (2001 K Hosokawa) WA
Yidiny language Idin, Idindji, Idinji, Jidindji, Yetinji, Yiddinji, Yidin, Yidindji, Yidini, Yitintyi 12 (1981 Wurm and Hattori) Qld
Yiiji language[1] Jeidji, Yeidji 20 (1990 A Schmidt) Critically endangered WA
Yindjilandji language 1 (1981 Wurm and Hattori)
Yinggarda language Inggarda, Ingara, Ingarda, Ingarra, Ingarrah, Inparra, Jinggarda, Yingkarta, Kakarakala 5 (1981 Wurm and Hattori) WA
Yinhawangka language Inawonga, Innawonga, Inyawonga WA
Yinwum language Qld
Yir Yoront language[1] 15 (1991 Bruce Sommer) extinct
Yir-Thangedl language Qld
Yorta Yorta language Vic
Yukulta language Jokula Qld, Doomagee region
Yulparija language Julbaridja, Julbre, Yulbaridya, Yurlparija WA
Yuwaaliyaay language Euahlayi, Yuwaalayaay NSW

References

  1. ^ a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r s t u v w x y z aa ab ac ad ae af ag ah ai aj ak al am an ao ap aq ar as at au av aw ax ay az ba bb bc bd be bf bg bh bi bj bk bl bm bn bo bp bq br bs bt bu bv bw bx by bz ca cb cc cd ce cf cg ch ci cj ck cl cm cn co cp cq cr cs ct cu cv cw cx cy cz da Moseley, Christopher, ed. (2010). Atlas of the World’s Languages in Danger. Memory of Peoples (3rd ed.). Paris: UNESCO Publishing. ISBN 978-92-3-104096-2. Retrieved 2015-04-11.
  2. ^ Lewis, M. Paul (ed.), 2009. Ethnologue: Languages of the World, Sixteenth edition. Dallas, Tex.: SIL International. Online version: http://www.ethnologue.com/.
  3. ^ [1] Lewis, M. Paul (ed.), 2009. Ethnologue: Languages of the World, Sixteenth edition. Dallas, Tex.: SIL International. Online version: [2]
  4. ^ AIATSIS
  5. ^ Koch, Harold (2016). Documentary sources on the Ngarigu language: the value of a single recording.

External links Some of these sources conflict to some degree with one another.

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2021 Census

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The Australian Bureau of Statistics has recently published new results of the 2021 census. To the editor(s) who want to update speaker count, you can use this citation:

Cheers, sware🗣🏲 20:56, 13 October 2022 (UTC)[reply]

A caveat: it should be noted that the Census question (as used in 2021) was: "Does (the Person) use a language other than English at home?". It is clear that this question was interpreted in different ways by different respondents, such that many of the numbers resulting are pretty meaningless. Dougg (talk) 23:38, 14 October 2022 (UTC)[reply]