One, Southern

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A language of Papua New Guinea

ISO 639-3
osu
Alternate Names
Aunalei, Onele, Oni
User Population

200 (2000 M. Crowther). Ethnic population: 300 (2000 census).

Location

Sandaun province: Lumi district, West Waipei division, Karantu, Koiniri, Parara, Romei, and Wolwale villages between east Bewani and west Torricelli ranges.

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Language Status

6b (Threatened).

Classification
Torricelli, West Wapei, One
Dialects

None known. Reportedly similar to Kabore One [onk], Inebu One [oin], Northern One [onr], Kwamtim One [okk], Molmo One [aun].

Language Use

All domains except church. Some young people, all adults. Also use Tok Pisin [tpi].

Language Development

Bible portions: 2013.

Language Resources
OLAC resources in and about One, Southern
Writing

Latin script [Latn].

Other Comments

Christian.