Putijarra
[également appelé Budidjara, Putujara, Pawututjara]Classification : Pama-Nyungan
·en danger critique
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En danger critique
20 percent certain, based on the evidence available
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~4
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"In 2004 there were estimated to be four speakers of the Putijarra language. It is a highly endangered language. Many more people are partial speakers, have a passive knowledge of Putijarra or identify as being from Putijarra heritage."
- DATE OF INFO
- 2004
- LOCATION DESCRIPTION
"There may be a number of Putijarra speakers residing in the towns of Wiluna and Meekatharra. It is unknown whether the Putijarra from this location is the same as Pilbara Putijarra, or is a variation of the language. Remaining Putijarra speakers live in the communities of Jigalong and Yandeyarra and the town of Newman; most are elderly."