Mer language
Language in Papua
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Mer (also called Muri, Miere) is a Papuan language spoken in West Papua province of Indonesia.
| Mer | |
|---|---|
| Native to | Indonesia |
| Region | West Papua |
Native speakers | (85 cited 2000)[1] |
Mairasi
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| Language codes | |
| ISO 639-3 | mnu |
| Glottolog | merr1239 |
| ELP | Mer (Indonesia) |
Groups
There are two groups of Miere speakers:[2]
- Gunung ("Mountain") or Kakak ("elder") group, in Yabore village, Naikere District
- Pantai ("Beach") or Adik ("younger") group, in Senderewoi village, Rasiey District