Central New South Wales languages facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Central New South Wales |
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| Linguistic classification: | Pama–Nyungan
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The Central New South Wales languages are a group of Australian Aboriginal languages. These languages are spoken by Aboriginal people in the central part of New South Wales, a state in Australia. They are part of a larger group called the Pama–Nyungan family, which includes most of Australia's Aboriginal languages.
These languages are often grouped together because they are spoken in the same area. They also share some similarities, but they are not all directly related in the same way.
Languages in the Group
The languages most often included in the Central New South Wales group are:
- Wiradhuric languages: This group includes Wiradjuri, Ngiyambaa, and Gamilaraay. These are some of the most well-known languages from this region.
- Dyangadi languages: This group includes Dyangadi and Nganyaywana.
- Worimi languages: This group includes Worimi and Awabakal.
- Muruwarri: This language is sometimes included in the group.
- Barranbinja: This language is also sometimes included.
How Languages Are Grouped
When experts talk about the "Central NSW" languages, they are usually referring to a geographic area. This means they are simply grouping languages that are spoken in the same part of New South Wales.
Some researchers, like Bowern & Atkinson (2012), use the term Central NSW to specifically link the Wiradhuric languages with Muruwaric. You might also hear this group called Central Inland NSW.
