Ngumbin languages
| Ngumbin | |
|---|---|
| Geographic distribution | Western Australia and Northern Territory |
| Linguistic classification | Pama–Nyungan
|
| Subdivisions | |
| Glottolog | ngum1252 |
 Ngumpin languages (green) among other Pama–Nyungan (tan). | |
Ngumbin (or Ngumpin) languages are a small language family of Australia, consisting of (from west to east):
- Walmajarri
- Djaru
- Gurindji (Gurindji proper, Bilinarra, Wanyjirra, Malngin, Ngarinyman)
- Mudburra
In 2004 it was demonstrated that Ngumbin is related to the neighboring Ngarrkic languages.
See also
- Ngumpit, a name used by the Gurindji, Malngin, Bilinara, Mudburra and Ngarinyman peoples to refer to themselves as a group
Footnotes
References
- McConvell and Laughren (2004) "The Ngumpin–Yapa subgroup". In Claire Bowern & Harold Koch, Australian Languages: Classification and the Comparative Method. Amsterdam/Philadelphia: John Benjamins Publishing Company.
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