Bannoni language

Bannoni, also known as Tsunari, is an Austronesian language of Papua New Guinea. It has approximately 1,000 native speakers. The Banoni people refer to their language as Tsunari, but acknowledge the name Banoni and accept it as well. Tsunari technically translates to 'their truth'.

Bannoni
Banoni
Tsunari
Native toPapua New Guinea
RegionBougainville Province
Native speakers
4,500 (2000)
Austronesian
  • Malayo-Polynesian
    • Oceanic
      • Western
        • Meso-Melanesian
          • Northwest Solomonic
            • Piva–Banoni
              • Bannoni
Language codes
ISO 639-3bcm
Glottologbann1247
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