Ninde
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A language of Vanuatu
Alternate Names
Labo, Meaun, Mewun, Nide
User Population
1,100 (Lynch and Crowley 2001). Ethnic population: 1,600.
Location
Malampa province: Malekula, Southwest Bay town, Labo, Lawa, and Windua villages.
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Language Status
6b (Threatened).
Typology
19 consonants and 5 vowels.
Language Use
Endangered (2000 D. Tryon). Most key domains. Some young people, all adults. Positive attitudes.
Language Development
Bible portions: 1905.


Traditional religion.