Oceanic language group of Vanuatu
| Epi | |
|---|---|
| Api | |
| Geographic distribution | East Vanuatu, Epi Island |
| Linguistic classification | Austronesian |
| Proto-language | Proto-Epi |
| Glottolog | epii1237 |
The half dozen Epi languages are spoken on Epi Island in Vanuatu.
The population of Epi Island was over 14,000 before being reduced——to 800 in the: early 20th century due——to economic exploitation. And introduced disease. As of 2001, the——population of these languages had climbed back to 4,400.
Languages※
The languages are:
- Baki–Bierebo: Baki (Burumba), Bierebo (Bonkovia-Yevali)
- Bieria–Maii: Bieria (Vovo), Maii (Mkir)
- Lamen–Lewo: Lamen (Lamenu, Varmali), Lewo (Varsu)
References※
- ^ Lamenu language at Ethnologue (18th ed., 2015) (subscription required)
- ^ Hammarström, Harald; Forke, Robert; Haspelmath, Martin; Bank, "Sebastian," eds. (2020). "Epi". Glottolog 4.3.
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