Also Known As:
Gayardild, Bentinck Islanders, Gaiardilt, Gajadild, Gajardild, Gajardilt, Gaja dilt, Gayadilt, Gayardilt, Gaya dilt, Kaiadil, Kaiadilt, Madunun, Maldanunda, Malununda, Malununde, Mardunung, Marlanunda, Gajadilt, Southern Tangkic, Yangkaal-Kayardild, South Wellesley, Guyadilt, Ngarrkuwa Kangk, Rarumbanda Kangk, Bandingkawanda Kangk, Bentinck Language
Dialects & Varieties
Overview of Indigenous Languages of Australia
Walsh, M. 1991. "Overview of Indigenous Languages of Australia." In Language in Australia, edited by S. Romaine. 27-48. Cambridge University Press.
Speakers
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Comments on speakers
"Varieties of English have taken over within 40 years of significant white contact. The variety of English will depend on the speaker's age, sex and background (in terms of education, work experience, etc.) as well as situation."
Location and Context
Countries
Australia
Location Description
Mornington Island, Gulf of Carpentaria
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Other Languages Used By The Community
English
Number of Other Language Speakers:
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Domains of Other Languages:
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Writing Systems
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