List of Initial-dropping Languages
For details about the extent of initial dropping in a particular language, see that language's article.
- Adjnjamathanha
- Arabana
- Arrernte
- Baagandji
- Bidjara (Gunggari and Yanjdjibara dialects)
- Dharambal (Wapabara dialect)
- Kalkatungu
- Kaytetj
- Maljangapa
- Mbabaram
- Muruwarri
- Nganjaywana
- Nhanta
- Ogh-Undjan
- Oykangand/Olgolo
- Many Paman languages
- Umbindhamu
- Uradhi
- Yaygirr
- Yugambal
- Western Desert Language (some dialects)
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