Kilivila

A language of Papua New Guinea

ISO 639: kij
Alternate Names: Kiriwina
Population: 40,000 (Senft 2020).
Location:: Milne Bay province: Trobriand Islands.
Language Status: 5 (Developing).
Classification: Austronesian, Malayo-Polynesian, Central-Eastern Malayo-Polynesian, Eastern Malayo-Polynesian, Oceanic, Western Oceanic, Papuan Tip, Peripheral, Kilivila-Louisiades, Kilivila
Dialects: Kitava, Vakuta, Sinaketa. Lexical similarity: 68% with Muyuw [myw].
Language Use: Used by all. Positive attitudes. Most also use English [eng] (Senft 2010). Some also use Hiri Motu [hmo], especially elderly (Senft 2010). Also use Dobu [dob]. Used as L2 by Gumawana [gvs], Muyuw [myw].
Language Development: Dictionary. Grammar. Texts. Bible: 2011.
Language Resources: OLAC resources in and about Kilivila
Writing: Latin script [Latn].
Other Comments: Many schools. Christian, traditional religion.

Location: Milne Bay province: Trobriand Islands.