Megam

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A language of Bangladesh

ISO 639-3
mef
Alternate Names
Migam, Negam
User Population

6,870 (2000).

Location

Dhaka division: Netrokona district, Kalmakanda subdistrict.

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Language Status

6a (Vigorous).

Classification
Sino-Tibetan, Tibeto-Burman, Sal, Boro-Garo
Dialects

Lexical similarity: 7%–9% with the Abeng dialect of Garo [grt], 60% with Lyngngam [lyg].

Language Use

Home, village. Used by all. Positive attitudes. Also use Atong [aot]. Also use Garo [grt], particularly the Abeng dialect, with most other Garo speakers.

Language Resources
OLAC resources in and about Megam
Writing

Unwritten [Qaax].

Other Comments

Identify ethnically with the Garo [grt]. Christian.