Melanau–Bintulu languages

Melanau–Bintulu languages
Melanau–Bintulu
Melanau–Kajang
Geographic
distribution:
Borneo
Linguistic classification: Austronesian
Subdivisions:
Melanau
Bintulu

The Melanau–Bintulu languages are a group of languages spoken in Sarawak, on the island of Borneo, by the Bukitan, Melanau, Ukit, and related peoples.

The languages are,

  • Melanau: Daro-Matu, Kanowit, Melanau, Sibu, Seru, Tanjong
  • Bintulu

A 2008 analysis of the Austronesian Basic Vocabulary Database[1] fully supported the unity of Melanau and Bintulu. However, the Kajang languages tied in closer to Bukat of the Kayan languages, breaking up the Melanau–Kajang family.

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