Makayam

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Adulu, Atura, Aturu, Makaeyam, Tirio

1,300 (2003 SIL).

Western province: Adulu, Fly estuary, Lewada, Suame, and Sumogi island villages. Janor village (Giribam dialect).

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6a (Vigorous).

Giribam. Lexical similarity: 79% with Giribam dialect, 52% with Bitur [mcc], 47% with Wára [tci], 32% with Baramu [bmz].

Consistent use by children reported in Lewada and Suame. Used by all. Also use Bitur [mcc]. Also use English [eng]. Used as L2 by Abom [aob].

Bible portions: 2009.

Latin script [Latn].