Atsam

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A language of Nigeria

ISO 639-3
cch
Alternate Names
Cawai, Cawe, Cawi, Chawai, Chawe, Chawi
User Population

30,000 (Barrett 1982).

Location

Kaduna state: Kauru LGA.

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Language Status

5 (Developing).

Classification
Niger-Congo, Atlantic-Congo, Volta-Congo, Benue-Congo, Kainji, Eastern, Piti-Atsam
Dialects

None known. Reportedly most similar to Abishi [pcn].

Language Use

Used by all.

Language Development

Bible portions: 1923–1932.

Language Resources
OLAC resources in and about Atsam
Writing

Latin script [Latn].

Other Comments

Christian, traditional religion.