Also Known As:
Dumo, Duso, Manimo, Wanimo
Dialects & Varieties
Indicators of Ethnolinguistic Vitality. Case Study of Two Languages: Labu and Vanimo
Indicators of Ethnolinguistic Vitality. Case Study of Two Languages: Labu and Vanimo
Vulnerable
60 percent certain, based on the evidence available
1,660
Native Speakers Worldwide
Transmission
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All members of the community, including children, speak the language.
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Speakers
Native or fluent speakers:
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Second-language speakers and learners
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Semi-speakers or rememberers
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Children:
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Young adults
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Older adults
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Elders
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Ethnic or community population
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Year information was gathered
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Comments on speakers
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Location and Context
Countries
Papua New Guinea
Location Description
West Sepik Province: three villages along the coast: Lido (Vanimo), Warimo, and Yako.
Government Support
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Institutional Support
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Speakers' Attitude
"To Vanimo speakers, Vanimo has a great deal of internal prestige."
Other Languages Used By The Community
Tok Pisin, English
Number of Other Language Speakers:
None
Domains of Other Languages:
church, commerce (Tok Pisin); education (English)
Writing Systems
Standard orthography:
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Writing system:
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Other writing systems used:
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Recent Resources
Mensaje informativo
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