Languages
- Nukuoro (on Nukuoro in the Federated States of Micronesia)
- Kapingamarangi (on Kapingamarangi in the FSM)
- Takuu (on Takuu Atoll in the eastern islands of Papua New Guinea)
- Ontong Java (or Luangiua; on Ontong Java in the Solomon Islands)
- Sikaiana (on Sikaiana in the Solomons)
- Nukumanu (on Nukumanu in the eastern islands of Papua New Guinea)
- Nukuria (also called Nuguria; on Nuguria in the eastern islands of Papua New Guinea)
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“People in places many of us never heard of, whose names we can’t pronounce or even spell, are speaking up for themselves. They speak in languages we once classified as “exotic” but whose mastery is now essential for our diplomats and businessmen. But what they say is very much the same the world over. They want a decent standard of living. They want human dignity and a voice in their own futures. They want their children to grow up strong and healthy and free.”
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“The very natural tendency to use terms derived from traditional grammar like verb, noun, adjective, passive voice, in describing languages outside of Indo-European is fraught with grave possibilities of misunderstanding.”
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“I am always sorry when any language is lost, because languages are the pedigree of nations.”
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