Lidzonka

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A language of Cameroon

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Alternate Names
Adere, Adiri, Arderi, Dzodinka, Dzodzinka
Autonym
Lidzonka
User Population

2,600 in Cameroon (2000), increasing.

Location

North West region: Donga-Mantung division, extreme north Nwa subdivision, Adere village.

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Language Status

6a (Vigorous).

Classification
Niger-Congo, Atlantic-Congo, Volta-Congo, Benue-Congo, Bantoid, Southern, Wide Grassfields, Narrow Grassfields, Mbam-Nkam, Nkambe
Language Use

Used by all. Many also use English [eng], as language of public education. Some also use Cameroon Pidgin [wes].

Language Development

Bible portions: 1923–1932.

Language Resources
OLAC resources in and about Lidzonka
Writing

Latin script [Latn].

Other Comments

Consider themselves ethnically Mfumte. Christian, traditional religion.

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