Kaili–Pamona languages

Today, Kaili–Pamona languages is a topic of great importance and interest to many people around the world. From its origins to its relevance today, Kaili–Pamona languages has captured the attention of academics, professionals and hobbyists alike. With a rich and complex history, Kaili–Pamona languages has influenced both cultural and social aspects, and its impact continues to be the subject of debate and study in various disciplines. In this article, we will explore the importance of Kaili–Pamona languages and its relevance in our current society, as well as the challenges and opportunities it represents for the future.
Kaili–Pamona
Geographic
distribution
Sulawesi
Linguistic classificationAustronesian
Subdivisions
  • Northern (Kaili–Pamona proper)
  • Southern (Uma–Badaic)
Language codes
ISO 639-3
Glottolognort2898  (Northern Kaili-Wolio)
bada1260  (Badaic)

The Kaili–Pamona languages are a branch of the Celebic subgroup in the Austronesian language family spoken in western Central Sulawesi province, Indonesia.[1][2]

Languages

Per the 23rd edition of Ethnologue, languages classed under the Kaili–Pamona languages grouping include the following:

Zobel (2020) lists the Kaili–Pamona languages, which he calls Northern Kaili–Wolio, as Common Kaili, Sedoa, Kulawi, Lindu, Topoiyo, Uma, and Pamona. The Badaic languages (Bada, Besoa, and Napu) are excluded and reclassified with the Seko languages as part of the South Sulawesi branch, while Rampi is excluded as a separate branch coordinate to South Sulawesi and Celebic.[3]: 301–302 

References

  1. ^ Barr, Donald F.; Barr, Sharon G.; Salombe, C. (1979). Languages of Central Sulawesi: Checklist, Preliminary Classification, Language Maps, Wordlists. Ujung Pandang: Hasanuddin University.
  2. ^ Mead, David (2003). "Evidence for a Celebic Supergroup". In Lynch, John (ed.). Issues in Austronesian Historical Phonology. Pacific Linguistics 550. Canberra: Pacific Linguistics. pp. 115–141. doi:10.15144/PL-550. hdl:1885/146173.
  3. ^ Zobel, Erik (2020). "The Kaili–Wolio Branch of the Celebic Languages". Oceanic Linguistics. 59 (1/2): 297–346. doi:10.1353/ol.2020.0014.