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Warlpiri language

Warlpiri language

9.9
A native Australian language spoken mainly in the Northern Territory
  • noun
: idioma Warlpiri
  • She is fluent in both English and the Warlpiri language.

Examples

  • Many linguists study the Warlpiri language to understand unique features of Australian Aboriginal languages.

  • Many children in the community learn the Warlpiri language at school.

  • Efforts are being made to preserve the Warlpiri language for future generations.

  • The Warlpiri language is rich in cultural expressions.

  • Efforts are being made to preserve the Warlpiri language for future generations.

  • Many children in the community learn the Warlpiri language at school.

  • She is fluent in both English and the Warlpiri language.

Synonyms

Warlpiri
vsWarlpiri language
9.9

A language spoken by the Warlpiri people in northern Australia

identifies the same speech as an Australian Aboriginal language category

Surface Forms

Warlpiri language singular
Warlpiri languages plural

Morphology

Warlpiri + language

The phrase 'Warlpiri language' is fully compositional: it denotes the language associated with the Warlpiri community. A B1 learner who knows 'Warlpiri' (the community/name) and 'language' can readily infer this meaning, since the 'X language' pattern is a common and transparent construction cross-linguistically.

Etymology

Warlpiri language takes its name from the Warlpiri people of the Northern Territory in Australia. So, Warlpiri language simply means 'the language spoken by the Warlpiri'.