Wila' language
(Redirected from Bila' language)
| Wila' | |
|---|---|
| Bila' Lowland Semang | |
| Native to | Malaysia |
| Region | Seberang Perai |
| Era | early 1800s |
| Language codes | |
| ISO 639-3 | None (mis) |
0m5 | |
| Glottolog | None |
Wila’, also Bila’ and Lowland Semang, are extinct Aslian languages of Malaya recorded on the Wellesley coast opposite Penang in the early 19th century.[1][2][relaionship between languages/names unclear]
References
[edit]- ^ Geoffrey Benjamin. 2004. 'Aslian languages', 'Aslian: characteristics and usage.', In: Asmah Hji Omar (volume editor), The encyclopedia of Malaysia, volume 12: Languages and literatures, Kuala Lumpur. Archipelago Press, pp. 46–49
- ^ Geoffrey Benjamin, 2012. ‘The Aslian languages of Malaysia and Thailand: an assessment.’ In: Peter K. Austin & Stuart McGill (eds), Language Documentation and Description, Volume 11. London: Endangered Languages Project, School of Oriental and African Studies (SOAS), pp.136–230. <www.elpublishing.org/PID/131>