Waanyi language
| Wanyi | |
|---|---|
| Waanji | |
| Region | Northern Territory and Queensland, Australia |
| Extinct | Late 20th century. |
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Garrwan
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| Language codes | |
| ISO 639-3 | |
| Glottolog | wany1247 |
| AIATSIS | G23 |
Wanyi (also spelled Waanyi, Wanji, Waanji) is an extinct Australian Aboriginal language formerly spoken by the Waanyi people of the lower gulf area of Northern Queensland, Australia.
Words and phrases from this language are used by novelist Alexis Wright in her 2013 novel, The Swan Book.
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