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A distinct Australian English variety used widely across Aboriginal communities. Shows substrate influence from many Aboriginal languages and forms a continuum with Kriol in northern Australia.
Tiwi
A non-Pama-Nyungan language of the Tiwi Islands north of Darwin, the only living member of its family. One of the most morphologically complex languages on record, with a famously elaborate noun-classification system.
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Frequently asked questions
What language is Tiwi?
Tiwi is a dialect of the Tiwi language.
Where is Tiwi spoken?
Tiwi is primarily spoken in Australia.
Which region is Tiwi associated with?
Tiwi is part of the Southeast Asia region on DialectAtlas.
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