The KayanicorKayan–Murik languages are a group of Austronesian languages spoken in Borneo by the Kayan, Morek Baram, Bahau, and related peoples.
Kayanic | |
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Geographic distribution | central Borneo, Indonesia and Malaysia |
Linguistic classification | Austronesian
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Proto-language | Proto-Kayanic |
Subdivisions | |
Glottolog | kaya1335 |
The Kayanic languages are:
Robert Blust (1991) specifically excluded Kayan from his North Bornean languages. He removed Bukat from Kayan in 2010.
Müller-Schwaner Punan languages are classified by Smith (2017)[1]asCentral Sarawak.
Smith (2017, 2019) classifies the Kayanic languages as follows:[1][2]
Smith (2018) is a lexical database of Wahau, Gaai, Kelai, Woq Helaq (Jiu Luai), Méi lan, Woq Helaq (Hibau), Long Gelat, Ngorek, Mpraa, Baram Kayan, Apo Kayan, Balui Liko Kayan, Busang, and Bahau Saq.[3]
Some Kayanic-speaking Dayak ethnic subgroups and their respective languages in West Kalimantan province, Indonesia:[4][5]
Group | Language | Regency |
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Buket | Buket | Kapuas Hulu |
Kayaan | Kayaan | Kapuas Hulu |
Punan | Punan | Kapuas Hulu |