Glottolog waka1283 | ||
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Linguistic classification Pama–NyunganSoutheastNorth CoastWaka–Kabic |
The Waka–Kabic (Waka-Gabi) languages form an extinct family of Pama–Nyungan languages of Australia. The languages were:
Than: Gureng Gureng, Gabi (Kabikabi), Dappil (Tulua?)Miyan: Wuliwuli, Waga (Wakawaka), Barunggam (Muringam)
Miyan may be a single language, Wakawaka. Gureng Gureng still has some L2 speakers.
The Kingkel languages, Darumbal and Bayali, are sometimes believed to be Waka-Kabic. Bowern (2011) moved Darumbal to the Maric languages, but did not address Bayali. The two languages are not close.
References
Waka–Kabic languages Wikipedia(Text) CC BY-SA