Thur

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A language of Uganda

Alternate Names
Acholi-Labwor, Ethur, Labwor
Autonym
Lëb Thur
User Population

98,000 (2014 census). Census based on tribal affiliation.

Location

Abim district: Labwor county.

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Language Status

5 (Developing).

Dialects

Nyakwai (Nyakwae), Abim, Morulem, Lotukei, Alerek.

Language Use

Vigorous. All domains. Used by all. Positive attitudes. Most also use English [eng]. Many also use Acholi [ach]. Many also use Lango [laj].

Language Development

Radio. Bible portions: 2014–2021.

Writing

Latin script [Latn], in development.

Other Comments

Christian.