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Chimbu-Wahgi

New Guinea and Pacific Language Families

The Chimbu-Wahgi languages are a language family of New Guinea sometimes included within the broader Trans-New Guinea proposal. Linguist Timothy Usher links them with the Engan languages in a proposed Central New Guinea Highlands family.

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Region
The Chimbu-Wahgi languages are a language family of New Guinea, concentrated in the Central New Guinea Highlands of Papua New Guinea. 1
Proto-Language Status
There is little doubt that Chimbu-Wahgi is a valid family; it is sometimes included within the broader Trans-New Guinea proposal, and Usher links it with the Engan languages in a proposed Central New Guinea Highlands family. 1
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Descends From

Chimbu-Wahgi is a branch of the Trans-New Guinea family spoken in the highlands of Papua New Guinea.

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Sources
1. Wikipedia: Chimbu-Wahgi Languages (Family Article)
Wikipedia
  • lead section, first sentence
    The Chimbu-Wahgi languages are a language family of New Guinea.
  • Classification section
    There is little doubt that the Chimbu-Wahgi family is valid.
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Wikidata: Chimbu-Wahgi
Wikidata Q3217383, class allow-list match (w-wdresolver-0926)View the Source
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