Zhire

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A language of Nigeria

ISO 639-3
zhi
Alternate Names
Banyi, Jabji, Kanyi, Kenyi
Location

Kaduna state: Kagarko LGA, Kenyi district; 8 villages.

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Language Status

6a (Vigorous).

Classification
Niger-Congo, Atlantic-Congo, Volta-Congo, Benue-Congo, Plateau, Western, Northwestern, Hyamic
Language Use

Used by all. Most also use English [eng], with varying level of proficiency depending on age and education. Most also use Hausa [hau], with varying level of proficiency depending on age and education. Most also use Hyam [jab], with varying level of proficiency depending on age and education. Most also use Koro Wachi [bqv], with varying level of proficiency depending on age and education.

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OLAC resources in and about Zhire
Other Comments

Christian.