Mbosi

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A language of Congo

ISO 639-3
mdw
Alternate Names
Embosi, Mbochi, Mboshe, Mboshi
Autonym
Embɔ́sí
User Population

190,000 (2018). Ethnic population: 707,000 (2019).

Location

Cuvette department: Boundiji, Mossaka, and Owando districts; Cuvette-Ouest department: Ewo district; Plateaux department: Abala district.

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Language Status

6b (Threatened).

Classification
Niger-Congo, Atlantic-Congo, Volta-Congo, Benue-Congo, Bantoid, Southern, Narrow Bantu, Northwest, C, Mboshi (C.25)
Dialects

Bunji (Mbonzi), Olee, Ondinga, Ngolo, Eboi.

Language Use

Primarily oral use. French [fra] is used for reading and writing. All domains. Some young people, all adults. Few younger users. Positive attitudes. Also use French [fra]. Also use Lingala [lin]. Also use Teke-Tege [teg].

Language Development

Small amount of literacy in place. Literature. Dictionary. Grammar.

Language Resources
OLAC resources in and about Mbosi
Writing

Latin script [Latn].

Other Comments

Traditional religion, Christian.