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Pana Misima Autonyms

Misima-Panaeati

Misima-Panaeati is a stable indigenous language of Papua New Guinea. It belongs to the Austronesian language family. Direct evidence is lacking, but the language is thought to be used as a first language by all in the ethnic community. It is used as a language of instruction in education.

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It belongs to the Austronesian language family.

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  • NT (1947–1998)

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