Wati languages


The Wati languages are the dominant Pama–Nyungan languages of central Australia. They include the moribund Wanman language and the Western [Desert language|Western Desert] dialect continuum, which is sometimes considered to be a dozen distinct languages. It is not clear whether Antakarinya is Warnman or Western Desert.
Bowern adds Ngardi, which had previously been classified as Ngumpin–Yapa.
Wati is generally included in Southwest [Pama–Nyungan languages|Southwest Pama–Nyungan] by those who accept that proposal. However, SW Pama–Nyungan may be an areal group, and is not included in Bowern.