Nowadays, Torres–Banks languages is a topic of increasing interest in modern society. With the advancement of technology and globalization, Torres–Banks languages has become increasingly relevant in our lives. From its impact on the economy to its cultural implications, Torres–Banks languages has been the subject of debate and analysis in different areas. In this article, we will explore the many facets of Torres–Banks languages and its influence on our daily lives. From its history to its future projection, we will dive into an in-depth analysis of Torres–Banks languages and its role today.
Group of related Oceanic languages in northern Vanuatu
Kalyan & François (2018: 81) identified the following best-supported subgroups (in decreasing order of genealogical closeness):
Mwotlap – Volow
Hiw – Lo-Toga
Vurës – Mwesen
Lemerig – Vera'a
Koro – Olrat – Lakon
Dorig – Koro – Olrat – Lakon
Olrat – Lakon
Lehali – Löyöp – Mwotlap – Volow
15 Banks languages together (Lehali – Löyöp – Mwotlap – Volow – Lemerig – Vera'a – Vurës – Mwesen – Mota – Nume – Dorig – Koro – Olrat – Lakon – Mwerlap)
It is possible that the strict common ancestor of any two members of the Torres–Banks linkage is Proto-Oceanic itself.: 188 Evidence of this is found in the preservation of final consonants in Lakon (via a now-lost paragogic vowel), consonants which were lost in most other languages.: 200
The common ancestor of all Torres-Banks languages is called Proto-Torres–Banks, viewed here as a mutually-intelligible chain of dialects within the Torres and Banks islands.: 190
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