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Kiong  

Definition

  • Kiong, also known as Kayon, is a nearly extinct Upper Cross River language of Nigeria. It is closely related to Durop. Like Bantu and Bantoid languages, Kiong has a noun class system, a characteristic feature of languages belonging to the Atlantic–Congo lineage, the largest demonstrated language family in Africa.

Entry terms

  • Kayon

Identifier

  • KKM

Notation

  • kkm

URI

http://publications.europa.eu/resource/authority/language/KKM

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