Nukuoro Lexicon

Carroll, Vern & Soulik Tobias (1973). Nukuoro Lexicon. Honolulu: University of Hawaii Press, 1973. 833. doi:10.1515/9780824887254. ISBN 978-0-8248-8725-4.

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Abstract: A lexicon compiled as a linguistic document focused on the Nukuoro language, an Austronesian language spoken in the Nukuoro atoll of the Federated States of Micronesia. The lexicon is presented as a comprehensive vocabulary list or dictionary format, detailing lexical items and their meanings. The geographic focus is explicitly on Nukuoro, part of the Micronesian region in the Pacific Ocean. The document includes entries that reflect the language's phonology, morphology, and semantics, contributing to the field of linguistics and language documentation. The lexicon is structured as a taxonomic catalog of words, organized alphabetically or thematically, and may include examples of usage or grammatical notes. The time period covered by the lexicon is contemporary to its compilation, with The document is relevant to studies in Micronesian languages, Austronesian linguistics, and Pacific Island cultures. It affirms the presence and use of the Nukuoro language within Micronesia, contributing to the preservation and study of this linguistic heritage. The lexicon is a primary source for understanding the vocabulary and linguistic structure of Nukuoro and is part of broader efforts to document Micronesian languages.

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