Ngarna languages

Ngarna
Ngarna
Warluwaric, Warluwarric
Geographic; distribution	Northern Territory, Queensland
Linguistic classification	Pama–Nyungan Ngarna;
Subdivisions	Yanyuwa; South Ngarna;
Glottolog	ngar1290
	Ngarna languages (green) among other Pama–Nyungan (tan). The two Ngarna areas are separated by the Garrwan and Mirndi languages (grey).

The Ngarna or Warluwar(r)ic languages are a discontinuous primary branch of the Pama–Nyungan language family of Australia. The moribund Yanyuwa language is the only survivor of this group.

The two geographic and also cladistic groups are:

Yanyuwa
Southern Ngarna/Warluwar(r)ic
- Ngarru
  - Wagaya †
  - Yindjilandji †
- Thawa
  - Bularnu †
  - Warluwara †

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