Ibanic languages
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The Ibanic or Malayic-Dayak languages are a branch of the Malayic languages
indigenous to western Borneo
. They are spoken by the Iban
, Selako
, Kendayan
, and other Dayak people
s.
For some time there was confusion as to the placement of various languages called Dayak
; it is now apparent that some of these are Malayic and some are not. The Malayic Dayak languages include Iban
; the term Ibanic sometimes applies to the whole or sometimes to a smaller group of Sea Dayak peoples, or Ibanic proper. Other Dayak languages, called Land Dayak
, which are not Ibanic, are found in the northwest corner of Kalimantan, between Ibanic and Malayan.
Malayic languages
The Malayic languages are a branch of the Sunda–Sulawesi languages of the Austronesian family. They include Malay, the national language of Malaysia, Indonesia, and Brunei; Minangkabau in central Sumatra; and Iban in northern Borneo....
indigenous to western Borneo
Borneo
Borneo is the third largest island in the world and is located north of Java Island, Indonesia, at the geographic centre of Maritime Southeast Asia....
. They are spoken by the Iban
Iban people
The Ibans are a branch of the Dayak peoples of Borneo. In Malaysia, most Ibans are located in Sarawak, a small portion in Sabah and some in west Malaysia. They were formerly known during the colonial period by the British as Sea Dayaks. Ibans were renowned for practising headhunting and...
, Selako
Selako
Selako is a branch of Dayak people from the Borneo island. They are found in the western most part of the Borneo island. They are related to the Bidayuh tribe. Most Selakos are settled in areas such as Lundu, Sematan, Bengkayang and Sambas. Their language is part of the Malayo Polynesian group and...
, Kendayan
Kendayan
The Kendayan are an ethnic group native to Kalimantan, Indonesia. They number about 150,000 people, and speak a language also called Kendayan.-References:*...
, and other Dayak people
Dayak people
The Dayak or Dyak are the native people of Borneo. It is a loose term for over 200 riverine and hill-dwelling ethnic subgroups, located principally in the interior of Borneo, each with its own dialect, customs, laws, territory and culture, although common distinguishing traits are readily...
s.
For some time there was confusion as to the placement of various languages called Dayak
Dayak languages
The term Dayak is used for the languages of the Dayak people; that is, those languages of Borneo apart from varieties of Malay and language of Chinese, Indian, and European origin...
; it is now apparent that some of these are Malayic and some are not. The Malayic Dayak languages include Iban
Iban language
The Iban language is spoken by the Iban, a branch of the Dayak ethnic group formerly known as "Sea Dayak" who live in Sarawak, the Indonesian province of Kalimantan Barat and in Brunei. It belongs to the Malayo-Polynesian branch of the Austronesian language family, and is related to Malay, more...
; the term Ibanic sometimes applies to the whole or sometimes to a smaller group of Sea Dayak peoples, or Ibanic proper. Other Dayak languages, called Land Dayak
Land Dayak languages
The Land Dayak languages are a putative group of dozen or so languages spoken by the Bidayuh Land Dayaks of Borneo.-Languages:The unity of Land Dayak as a group is dubious...
, which are not Ibanic, are found in the northwest corner of Kalimantan, between Ibanic and Malayan.
Languages
- Ibanic proper: IbanIban languageThe Iban language is spoken by the Iban, a branch of the Dayak ethnic group formerly known as "Sea Dayak" who live in Sarawak, the Indonesian province of Kalimantan Barat and in Brunei. It belongs to the Malayo-Polynesian branch of the Austronesian language family, and is related to Malay, more...
, Balau, Remun, Mualang, Seberuang, Sebuyau - Kendayan
- Keninjal
- Selako