Moma

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A language of Indonesia

ISO 639-3
myl
Alternate Names
Kulawi, Moma-Kulawi
User Population

9,940 (2010 census).

Location

Central Sulawesi province: Kulawi sub-district, Kulawi and Toro town areas.

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Language Status

5 (Developing).

Classification
Austronesian, Malayo-Polynesian, Celebic, Kaili-Pamona, Northern, Kaili
Dialects

None known. Reportedly historically a variety of Kaili [lew], but strong lexical influences from Uma [ppk].

Language Use

Used by all. Also use Indonesian [ind].

Language Development

550 Moma speakers enrolled in the literacy program (2013 A. Eastwood). Taught as subject in many primary schools, for one hour per week (2013 A. Eastwood). Literature. Bible portions: 1939–2015.

Language Resources
OLAC resources in and about Moma
Writing

Latin script [Latn].

Other Comments

Christian.