Anem
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A language of Papua New Guinea
User Population
830 (Paris et al 2012b). Ethnic population: 830 (Paris et al 2012b).
Location
West New Britain province: northwest coast and inland.
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Language Status
6a (Vigorous).
Dialects
Anem Omba. Villages who don’t speak Anem Omba have trouble understanding it.
Typology
SVO.
Language Use
Home; Mixed use: community, school. Used by all. Positive attitudes. All also use Bariai [bch] (Paris et al 2012b). All also use Lusi [khl] (Paris et al 2012b). All also use Tok Pisin [tpi] (Paris et al 2012b). Many also use Kove [kvc] (Paris et al 2012b). Some also use Amara [aie] (Paris et al 2012b). Some also use Maleu-Kilenge [mgl] (Paris et al 2012b). Some also use Mouk-Aria [mwh] (Paris et al 2012b).
Christian, traditional religion.