Budibud

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A language of Papua New Guinea

ISO 639-3
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Alternate Names
Nada
User Population

200 (Senft 2020).

Location

Milne Bay province: Budibud islands.

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Language Status

6b (Threatened).

Classification
Austronesian, Malayo-Polynesian, Central-Eastern Malayo-Polynesian, Eastern Malayo-Polynesian, Oceanic, Western Oceanic, Papuan Tip, Peripheral, Kilivila-Louisiades, Kilivila
Dialects

None known. Lexical similarity: 65% with Muyuw [myw].

Language Use

Potentially endangered (2000 D. Tryon). Some young people, all adults. Also use Muyuw [myw].

Language Resources
OLAC resources in and about Budibud
Other Comments

Christian, traditional religion.