West Makian

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Etymology

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Literally, Makian, the inside; equivalent to the Indonesian Makian Dalam.

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /ˈmo.i t͡ʃi.ˈa.wi/

Proper noun

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Moi Ciawi

  1. the eastern part of Makian island, particularly where East Makian (Taba) is spoken

References

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  • Clemens Voorhoeve (1982) The Makian languages and their neighbours[1], Pacific linguistics