Mentawai

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A language of Indonesia

ISO 639-3
mwv
Alternate Names
Mentawei, Mentawi
Autonym
Mentawai
User Population

62,300 (2010 census). Ethnic population: 68,400 (2010 census).

Location

West Sumatra province: Sumatra island; Mentawai islands, across from Padang city.

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Language Status

5* (Developing).

Classification
Austronesian, Malayo-Polynesian, Northwest Sumatra-Barrier Islands
Dialects

Simalegi, Sakalagan, Silabu, Taikaku, Saumanganja, North Siberut, South Siberut, Sipura, Pagai.

Language Use

Most also use Indonesian [ind].

Language Development

Dictionary. Grammar. Bible: 2015.

Language Resources
OLAC resources in and about Mentawai
Writing

Latin script [Latn].

Other Comments

Christian, traditional religion.