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Mandan dialect

Mandan

Also known as: Nuʼeta

A highly divergent Siouan language of the upper Missouri River, latterly spoken on the Fort Berthold reservation in North Dakota. Died with Edwin Benson in 2016, after Indrek Park's multi-year documentation with him; heritage teaching continues within the MHA Nation.

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Frequently asked questions

What language is Mandan?

Mandan is a dialect of the Mandan language.

Which region is Mandan associated with?

Mandan is part of the North America region on DialectAtlas.

Is Mandan known by other names?

Yes — Mandan is also referred to as Nuʼeta.

Is Mandan endangered?

Mandan is no longer spoken as a community language and is documented here for historical and linguistic reference.

Mandan — Mandan dialect — Dialect Atlas