Nedebang language
Nedebang | |
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Klamu | |
Native to | Trans–New Guinea ?
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Language codes | |
ISO 639-3 | nec |
Glottolog | nede1245 |
ELP | Nedebang |
Nedebang is a
There are also Nedebang speakers in Air Panas, administratively part of Balungada but located 1 km from the main village.Nedebang is an extremely
Name
The name Nedebang is widely recognized by speakers, though some prefer the name Klamu. The former refers to an ancestral village located on a ridge above the area in which the speakers now reside. This area is reportedly still used for gardening and for traditional ceremonies. The term Klamu refers to a tribe (Indonesian suku). The Klamu people moved from Nedebang to the coast prior to Indonesian independence, probably in the 1930s. Religion plays a significant role in the social and linguistic dynamics of the region. With the exception of Air Panas, the people of Balungada are Christian, and most residents are of Klamu descent. In contrast, the villages of Baulang and Air Panas are Islamic and contain significant populations of Austronesian-speakers who have migrated from Baranusa. The language thus appears to be more viable in Balungada. There appears to be no strong dialect division within Nedebang.
References
- ^ Holton, Gary (2004). "Report on Recent Linguistic Fieldwork on Pantar Island, Eastern Indonesia" (PDF).
- ^ Grimes, Charles E., Tom Therik, Barbara Dix Grimes & Max Jacob. 1997. A guide to the people and languages of Nusa Tenggara. (Paradigma series B 1). Kupang, Indonesia: Universitas Kristen Artha Wacana and Alfa Omega Foundation.
- ^ Stokhof, W. A. L. 1975. Preliminary notes on the Alor and Pantar languages (East Indonesia). (Pacific Linguistics B-43). Canberra: Australian National University.
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External links
- "Preliminary Notes on the Nedebang Language" (PDF).
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