Dugwor

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A language of Cameroon

ISO 639-3
dme
Alternate Names
Dougour, Memekere, Mofu-Dugwor, Tchakidjebe
User Population

5,000 (2001 SIL).

Location

Far North region: Diamaré division, Meri subdivision, west of Tchere canton between Maroua and Meri, 6 villages.

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Language Status

6a (Vigorous).

Classification
Afro-Asiatic, Chadic, Biu-Mandara, A, A.5
Dialects

Mikere.

Language Use

Vigorous. Home, community, traditional ceremonies, church, market. Used by all. Positive attitudes. Also use Adamawa Fulfulde [fub]. Also use French [fra].

Language Resources
OLAC resources in and about Dugwor
Writing

Unwritten [Qaax].

Other Comments

Christian, traditional religion.