| Bungku–Tolaki | |
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| Geographic distribution | Indonesia (Sulawesi) |
| Linguistic classification | Austronesian
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| Proto-language | Proto-Bungku-Tolaki |
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| Language codes | |
| Glottolog | bung1268 |
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TheBungku–Tolaki languages (also known asBungku–Mori in older literature[1]) are a group of languages spoken primarily inSouth East Sulawesi province, Indonesia, and in neighboring parts ofCentral andSouth Sulawesi provinces.
Mead (1998)[2]: 117 presents the following tree-model classification for Bungku–Tolaki. This classification is based on thehistorical-comparative method in linguistics.[2]
This classification supersedes Mead (1999), an earlier classification proposed by Mead in 1994.[3] Based on a lexicostatistical comparison, his earlier classification proposed 'Bungku,' 'Mori,' and 'Tolaki' as primary subdivisions under Bungku–Tolaki.
In view of more recent evidence from shared sound change and innovations in pronoun sets, the unity of the proposed Mori group (comprising Bahonsuai, Mori Bawah, Mori Atas, Padoe and Tomadino) could not be maintained.[citation needed]
The sound system of all Bungku–Tolaki languages is characterized by a simple five-vowel system and the complete lack of final consonants. However, final consonants must be reconstructed for Proto-Bungku–Tolaki.[2][4]
| Proto-Bungku-Tolaki | |
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| Reconstruction of | Bungku-Tolaki languages |
Reconstructed ancestors | |
Proto-Bungku–Tolaki has been reconstructed by Mead (1998).[2]
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