Aneityum language

Anejom̃ or Aneityum (also spelled Anejom, and formerly Aneiteum, Aneityumese) is an Oceanic language spoken by 900 people (as of 2001) on Aneityum Island, Vanuatu. It is the only indigenous language of Aneityum.

Anejom̃
Pronunciation[anetʃomʷ]
Native toVanuatu
RegionAneityum Island
Native speakers
900 (2001)
Austronesian
  • Malayo-Polynesian
    • Oceanic
      • Southern Oceanic
        • South Vanuatu
          • Anejom̃
Language codes
ISO 639-3aty
Glottologanei1239
ELPAnejom̃
Aneityum is not endangered according to the classification system of the UNESCO Atlas of the World's Languages in Danger
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