Abishi

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A language of Nigeria

ISO 639-3
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Alternate Names
Abisi, Bisi, Piti, Pitti
User Population

8,100 (2013 SIL).

Location

Kaduna state: Saminaka LGA.

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Language Status

6a (Vigorous).

Classification
Niger-Congo, Atlantic-Congo, Volta-Congo, Benue-Congo, Kainji, Eastern, Piti-Atsam
Dialects

Ngmbang (Ribam, Riban, Ribang), Abishi. Lexical similarity: 65% between dialects.

Language Use

Used by all. Positive attitudes. Most also use Hausa [hau].

Language Resources
OLAC resources in and about Abishi