Nzebi languages

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Nzebi
Njebi
Geographic
distribution
Central reaches of the Congo River and adjacent areas
Linguistic classificationNiger–Congo?
Language codes
Glottolognjeb1244  (Njebi)
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The Nzebi languages are a series of Bantu languages spoken in the western Congo and in Gabon. They are coded Zone B.50 in Guthrie's classification. According to Nurse & Philippson (2003), the Nzebi languages form a valid node with West Teke (B.70). The languages are:

(B.50) Nzebi, Wanzi, Duma, Tsaangi, (B.70) West Teke (Tsaayi, Laali, Yaa/Yaka, Tyee)

Maho (2009) adds B502 Mwele and B503 Vili (Ibhili).

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