Northwest Solomonic languages

In this article, we will explore the topic of Northwest Solomonic languages in depth, examining its origins, evolution, and relevance today. From its impact on society to its influence on various aspects of our daily lives, Northwest Solomonic languages has generated a great deal of interest and debate among experts and enthusiasts alike. Over the next few pages, we will explore the many facets of Northwest Solomonic languages, analyzing its implications in areas as diverse as science, culture, politics and economics. Through a detailed and exhaustive approach, this article aims to offer a complete and up-to-date view on Northwest Solomonic languages, providing readers with a deeper understanding of its importance in the contemporary world.
Northwest Solomonic
Geographic
distribution		Solomon Islands
Linguistic classificationAustronesian
Proto-languageProto-Northwest Solomonic
Language codes
Glottolognort3225

The family of Northwest Solomonic languages is a branch of the Oceanic languages. It includes the Austronesian languages of Bougainville and Buka in Papua New Guinea, and of Choiseul, New Georgia, and Santa Isabel (excluding Bugotu) in Solomon Islands.

The unity of Northwest Solomonic and the number and composition of its subgroups, along with its relationship to other Oceanic groups, was established in pioneering work by Malcolm Ross.[1]

Languages

Languages of Santa Isabel

Northwest Solomonic languages group as follows:[2]

In addition, the extinct Kazukuru language was probably one of the New Georgia languages. The unclassified extinct language Tetepare might have also been one of the New Georgia languages, if it was Austronesian at all.

Basic vocabulary

Basic vocabulary in many Northwest Solomonic languages is aberrant, and many forms do not have Proto-Oceanic cognates.[4] Below, Ririo, Zabana, and Maringe are compared with two Southeast Solomonic languages. Aberrant forms are in bold.

English arm ear liver bone skin louse
Proto-Oceanic *lima *taliŋa *qate *suRi *kulit *kutu
Ririo karisi ŋgel tutuen punda kapat utu
Zabana kame taliŋa kola huma kafu gutu
Maringe lima khuli khebu knubra guli theli
Gela lima kuli ate huli gui-guli gutu
Arosi rima kariŋa rogo su-suri ʔuri-ʔuri kote

Notes

  1. ^ See Ross (1988).
  2. ^ Lynch, John; Malcolm Ross; Terry Crowley (2002). The Oceanic languages. Richmond, Surrey: Curzon. ISBN 978-0-7007-1128-4. OCLC 48929366.
  3. ^ distinct language per Bill Palmer
  4. ^ Pawley, Andrew. Explaining the Aberrant Austronesian Languages of Southeast Melanesia: 150 Years of Debate. Journal of the Polynesian Society, The, Vol. 115, No. 3, Sept 2006: 215-258.

References

  • Ross, Malcolm D. (1988). Proto Oceanic and the Austronesian languages of Western Melanesia. Canberra: Pacific Linguistics.

Further reading

  • Bill Palmer (2005). North West Solomonic materials. University of Surrey, UK.
  • Bill Palmer (2010). . University of Newcastle, Australia.
  • Tryon, Darrell T. & B. D. Hackman. 1983. Solomon Islands Languages: An Internal Classification. (Pacific Linguistics: Series C, 72.) Canberra: Research School of Pacific and Asian Studies, Australian National University
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