Bagirmi languages
Bagirmi | |
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Geographic distribution | Chad |
Linguistic classification | Nilo-Saharan?
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Glottolog | bagi1248 |
The Bagirmi languages comprise half a dozen languages spoken in southern Chad. They are members of the Central Sudanic language family.
The most populous Bagirmi language is Naba, spoken by the Bilala, , and , who together number a quarter million. The languages are:
Ethnologue lists a couple more (Jaya, Morom) between Kenga and Naba, and Gula (Sara Gula) further south, next to Sar.
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Categories:
- Bongo–Bagirmi languages
- Languages of Chad
- Nilo-Saharan language stubs