Guugu Yimidhirr

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A language of Australia

Alternate Names
Gugu Yimijir, Gugu-Yimidhirr, Guguyimidjir, Guugu Yimithirr, Koko Imudji, Kukuyimidir
User Population

780 (2016 census).

Location

Queensland state: Hopevale.

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Language Status

6b (Threatened).

Typology

Has ‘geographical direction’ as opposed to ‘egocentric coordinates’.

Language Use

Some young people, all adults. Most also use English [eng].

Language Development

Grammar. Texts. Bible portions: 1940.

Writing

Latin script [Latn], no longer in use.