Kilivila language

Kilivila (Kiriwina) is one of the Kilivila–Louisiades languages (of the Austronesian language family), spoken by the Trobriand people of the Trobriand Islands (Papua New Guinea). It is used in local schools.

Kilivila
Native toPapua New Guinea
RegionTrobriand Islands
Native speakers
20,000 (2000)
Austronesian
  • Malayo-Polynesian
    • Oceanic
      • Western Oceanic
        • Papuan Tip
          • Kilivila–Misima
            • Kilivila languages
              • Kilivila
Language codes
ISO 639-3kij
Glottologkili1267
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