Also Known As:
Kom Rem, Kolhreng
Dialects & Varieties
- Kolhreng
A description of the Kom speech with special emphasis on variation
Kom, Karung Tarun. 2010. A description of the Kom speech with special emphasis on variation. PhD dissertation at the Department of Linguistics, North-Eastern Hill University, India.
Vulnerable
20 percent certain, based on the evidence available
15,467
Native Speakers Worldwide
Speakers
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Ethnic or community population
15,467
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Location and Context
Countries
India
Location Description
"Koms are found in the Northeastern states of Manipur, Nagaland, Assam and Tripura. The majority of the populations reside in Manipur. They are found in all the districts of Manipur and concentrated mainly in the districts of Churachandpur, Bishenpur and Senapati."
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Other Languages Used By The Community
Meitei; Kuki Chin; English; Hindi
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Domains of Other Languages:
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Writing Systems
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Recent Resources
A map of India, with Manipur being highlighted.
A story translated into English that shows how the earth was formed by God in the Kom culture.
A brief introduction to the Manipur languages from a linguistics point of view.