Majang language
Eastern Sudanic language of Ethiopia / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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The Majang language is spoken by the Majangir people of Ethiopia. Although it is a member of the Surmic language cluster, it is the most isolated one in the group (Fleming 1983). A language survey has shown that dialect variation from north to south is minor and does not seriously impede communication. The 2007 Ethiopian Census lists 6,433 speakers for Majang (Messengo), but also reports that the ethnic group consists of 32,822 individuals (Messengo and Mejengir).[2] According to the census, almost no speakers can be found in Mezhenger Zone of Gambela Region; a total of eleven speakers are listed for the zone, but almost 10,000 ethnic Mejenger or Messengo people.[3]
Majang | |
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Northern Surmic | |
Ato Majanger-Onk | |
Native to | Ethiopia |
Region | Godere, Gambela Region |
Ethnicity | Majang people |
Native speakers | 33,000 (2007 census)[1] |
Language codes | |
ISO 639-3 | mpe |
Glottolog | maja1242 |
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