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warlpiri

/ˈwɑːl.pɪ.ri/

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noun

/ˈwɑːl.pɪ.ri/formalaustralian
  • ruЯзык австралийских аборигенов, относящийся к пама-ньюнганской семье, на котором говорит народ варлпири в Северной территории Австралии.

A language of Australian aborigines, specifically a Pama-Nyungan language spoken by the Warlpiri people in the Northern Territory of Australia.

uncountable · proper noun

  1. Australian Aboriginal LanguageC1formalaustralian

    A Pama-Nyungan language spoken by the Warlpiri people in the Northern Territory of Australia.

    ruЯзык австралийских аборигенов

    • Warlpiri is known for its complex system of noun classes.
    • Many Warlpiri speakers are also fluent in Kriol and English.
    • The Warlpiri language is taught in some schools in the region.

    Synonymswalbiri

  2. Indigenous PeopleC1formalaustralian

    The Aboriginal people who speak the Warlpiri language and live in the Tanami Desert region of central Australia.

    ruКоренной народ

    • The Warlpiri people have a rich tradition of storytelling and art.
    • Warlpiri communities maintain strong connections to their ancestral lands.
    • Warlpiri artists are known for their vibrant dot paintings.
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