Moro
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A language of Sudan
Autonym
Dhimorong
User Population
72,000 (2017).
Location
South Kordofan state: Moro hills.
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Language Status
5 (Developing).
Dialects
Umm Dorein (Longorban), Umm Gabralla (Toberelda), Nderre, Laiyen, Nubwa, Ulba, Werria, Thetogovela. Lexical similarity: 75% with Tira [tic] (most similar).
Language Use
Widely used and promoted in the Moro churches and cultural institutions. All domains. Used by all. Positive attitudes.
Language Development
Literature. Dictionary. Bible: 2020.
Schools may not exist due to the war.