Morop

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A language of Indonesia

ISO 639-3
iwo
Alternate Names
Iwoer, Iwur
User Population

6,900 (2011 J. Elliot).

Location

Papua province: Iwur river valley border area, Ok Iwur east to Ok Denom. Dewok (Dinamne dialect); Aurarin hamlet (Upper Dintere dialect).

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Language Status

6a* (Vigorous).

Classification
Trans-New Guinea, Ok-Awyu, Ok, Lowland
Dialects

Dintere, Upper Dintere, Dinmane, Nemah/Nehayah.

Language Resources
OLAC resources in and about Morop
Other Comments

Dintere most widespread dialect. Relationship between Nemah and Dintere is unclear and may constitute more than one language. Christian, traditional religion.