Purari
[aka Evorra, Iai, Koriki]Classification: Non-Austronesian
·threatened
- OTHER LANGUAGES USED BY THE COMMUNITY
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Tok Pisin; English; Motu
- LANGUAGE CONTEXT COMMENTS
Speakers of Purari also genearlly speak Tok Pisin, English, and Motu. Competence in these latter three languages varies depending on age group. Purari-speaking individuals may also know one or more languages of the surrounding ethnic groups (Elema, Kaura, Pawaiian, Era, Gope, and Urama)
- PLACES
- Purari is primarily spoken by inhabitants in the Purari Delta. It is also spoken in Port Moresby.