Mary Walworth Personal Communication
Mary Walworth Personal Communication
Critically Endangered
100 percent certain, based on the evidence available
less than 50
Native Speakers Worldwide
Speaker Number Trends
Speaker Number Trend 5
A small percentage of the community speaks the language, and speaker numbers are decreasing very rapidly.
5
Domains of Use
Domain Of Use 5
Used only in a few very specific domains, such as in ceremonies, songs, prayer, proverbs, or certain limited domestic activities.
5
Transmission
Transmission 4
Many of the grandparent generation speak the language, but younger people generally do not.
4
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
The Old Rapa language is not used regularly in any domain, though in certain cultural activities, more of it is used. Reo Rapa is used at home and in the church. This along side Tahitian and French, which dominate in all other domains (gov't, school)
Location and Context
Countries
French Polynesia
Location Description
The island of Rapa Iti, southern Austral Islands
Government Support
No government support
Institutional Support
No institutional support
Speakers' Attitude
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Other Languages Used By The Community
Reo Rapa, Tahitian, French
Number of Other Language Speakers:
None
Domains of Other Languages:
None
Writing Systems
Standard orthography:
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Writing system:
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Other writing systems used:
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Recent Resources
Mensagem informativa
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