Yolŋu languages
Yolŋu Matha (IPA: [ˈjuːŋuːl ˈmaːtaː]), meaning the 'Yolŋu tongue', is a linguistic family that includes the languages of the Yolngu (also known as the Yolŋu and Yuulngu languages), the indigenous people of northeast Arnhem Land in northern Australia. The ŋ in Yolŋu is pronounced as the ng in singing.
| Yolŋu Matha | |
|---|---|
| Yuulngu | |
| Ethnicity | Yolngu |
| Geographic distribution | In northeastern Arnhem Land, including Elcho Island, Crocodile Islands, Wessel Islands, English Company’s Islands, Northern Territory, Australia |
| Linguistic classification | Pama–Nyungan
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| Subdivisions | Signed form: Yolŋu Sign Language |
| Glottolog | yuul1239 |
Yolŋu languages (green) among other Pama–Nyungan (tan) | |
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