This Vanishing Voice: Timbedra of the Andaman Islands

Deep within the isolated archipelago belonging to the Andaman Islands, a linguistic tragedy unfolds. Timbedra, once spoken by the Great Andamanese people, now teeters precariously on the edge of extinction. Few fluent speakers remain, their numbers dwindling with each passing year. Regrettably, Timbedra represents a distinct window into a culture a

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