Kalamian languages

The importance of Kalamian languages in today's society is undeniable. Kalamian languages has long been a topic of interest and debate among experts and ordinary citizens alike. Whether due to its relevance in popular culture, its impact on the economy, or its influence on people's daily lives, Kalamian languages has proven to be a topic of great importance. In this article, we will explore different perspectives and approaches on Kalamian languages, with the aim of better understanding its role in society and its impact on our lives.

Subgroup of the Austronesian language family

Kalamian
Geographic distribution	islands between Mindoro and Palawan
Linguistic classification	Austronesian Malayo-Polynesian Philippine Kalamian
Glottolog	kala1389

The Kalamian languages are a small cluster of languages spoken in the Philippines: Calamian Tagbanwa and Agutaynen. Other languages called Tagbanwa, the Aborlan Tagbanwa language and Central Tagbanwa language are members of the Palawanic languages.

These are among the few languages of the Philippines which continue to be written in indigenous scripts, though mostly for poetry.^{[citation needed]}

Classification

The Kalamian languages are a primary branch of the Philippine language family.

References

1. ^ Blust, Robert (1991). "The Greater Central Philippines hypothesis". Oceanic Linguistics. 30 (2): 73–129. doi:10.2307/3623084. JSTOR 3623084.

• Himes, Ronald S. 2007. "The Kalamian microgroup of Philippine languages". Studies in Philippine languages and cultures 15:54-72.

Further reading

• Zorc, R. David. 1972. Agutaynon notes.
• Zorc, R. David. 1972. Kalamian notes.

See also

• Tagbanwa script

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