Marri Tjevin facts for kids

The Maridjabin people, sometimes called Marrisjabin, were an Aboriginal group from Australia's Northern Territory. They lived on their traditional lands for many generations.

Language of the Maridjabin

The Maridjabin people spoke a language called Marridjabin. This language was a type of Marri-Thiyel. Marri-Thiyel is part of a larger group of languages. These are known as the Western Daly languages.

Traditional Lands

The Maridjabin's traditional land covered about 300 square miles (780 km²). This area was mostly swampland. It was located near the mouth of the Moyle River. Their land also stretched along the coast near Cape Dombey. It included the area about 20 miles (32 kilometers) inland from the coast.

Other Names for the Maridjabin

The Maridjabin people were also known by other names. These names include:

• Murindjabin. This was an exonym. An exonym is a name given to a group by another group. The Murrinh-Patha people used this name for them.
• Murintjabin.
• Murintjaran.