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KNS ISO 639-3

Kensiu

A language of Malaysia

ISO 639
kns
Alternate Names
Kenseu, Kensieu, Kensiw, Mendi, Monik, Moniq, Ngok Pa, Orang Bukit, Orang Liar
Population
250 in Malaysia (2015 N. Bishop). Total users in all countries: 259.
Location:
Kedah: Baling district near Thai border; Perak: Hulu Perak district.
Language Status
6a (Vigorous).
Classification
Austro-Asiatic, Mon-Khmer, Aslian, North Aslian, Western
Dialects
Ijoh (Ijok), Jarum, Jeher (Sakai Tanjong of Temongoh), Kedah (Quedah), Plus, Ulu Selama, Kensiu Batu (Batuq), Kensiu Siong (Siong), Kentaq Nakil (Nakil), Maniq, Bong.
Language Use
Numerous other extinct dialects further west (Bradley 2007a). Used by all. Also use Malay [zlm] (Bradley 2007a).
Language Development
Texts.
Language Resources
OLAC resources in and about Kensiu
Writing
Latin script [Latn], no longer in use, never widely used. Thai script [Thai], no longer in use, never widely used.

Also Spoken in

Language Name
Kensiu
User Population
9 in Thailand (2015 N. Bishop). Ethnic population: 250 (Bradley 2007a).
Location
Yala province: Thanto district.
Language Status
8b (Nearly extinct)
Other Comments
Negrito pygmies, nomads, small bands. Traditional religion.
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Location: Kedah: Baling district near Thai border; Perak: Hulu Perak district.