Moloko

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A language of Cameroon

ISO 639-3
mlw
Alternate Names
Melokwo, Mokyo, Molko, Molkoa, Molkwo, Molokwo, Mǝlokwo
Autonym
Ma Mǝloko
User Population

10,000 (Starr 1997).

Location

Far North region: Mayo-Sava division, Tokombéré subdivision, Makalingay canton, Melokwo mountain area.

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Language Status

5 (Developing).

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

Surrounded by 4 related languages, including Muyang [muy], Giziga North [gis], and the Mikiri dialect of Dugwor [dme], plus one other.

Language Use

Vigorous. All domains. Used by all. Some also use French [fra], as language of public education. Also use Adamawa Fulfulde [fub], in the market, in outlying areas due to intermarriage with speakers of other languages, and in church (but only with interpretation).

Language Development

Literature. Bible portions: 2007.

Language Resources
OLAC resources in and about Moloko
Writing

Latin script [Latn].

Other Comments

Christian.