Kensiu

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A language of Malaysia

ISO 639-3
kns
Alternate Names
Kenseu, Kensieu, Kensiw, Mendi, Monik, Moniq, Ngok Pa, Orang Bukit, Orang Liar
User Population

250 in Malaysia (2015 N. Bishop). Total users in all countries: 259.

Location

Kedah: Baling district near Thai border; Perak: Hulu Perak district.

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Language Status

6a (Vigorous).

Classification
Austro-Asiatic, Mon-Khmer, Aslian, North Aslian, Western
Dialects

Ijoh (Ijok), Jarum, Jeher (Sakai Tanjong of Temongoh), Kedah (Quedah), Plus, Ulu Selama, Kensiu Batu (Batuq), Kensiu Siong (Siong), Kentaq Nakil (Nakil), Maniq, Bong.

Language Use

Numerous other extinct dialects further west (Bradley 2007a). Used by all. Also use Malay [zlm] (Bradley 2007a).

Language Development

Texts.

Language Resources
OLAC resources in and about Kensiu
Writing

Latin script [Latn], no longer in use, never widely used. Thai script [Thai], no longer in use, never widely used.

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