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Jimi language

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Jimi (Djimi), also known as Jimjimən and 'Um Falin, is a Chadic language spoken in Cameroon in Far North Province on the Nigerian border in and around Bourrha. Dialects are Djimi, Jimo, Malabu, Wadi, and Zumo.

The Gude use the term Fali to refer to the Jimi, which means 'slave' in several languages of the area. It is also used to refer to other ethnic groups, such as the Fali of Mubi, Fali of Mucella, and Fali of Jilvu.

Jimjimén is spoken in Bourrha, Mayo-Tsanaga department, Far North Region.

Text from the Wikipedia article “Jimi language (Cameroon)”, revision of 17 February 2023, available under the Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 licence. Wikipedia is written by volunteers; check important facts against the sources it cites.

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    Jimi
    WikidataLast verified: 21 October 2026
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    Jimi language (Cameroon)
    Wikipedia (English)Published 17 February 2023Last verified: 21 October 2026
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    Jimi (langue du Cameroun)
    Wikipédia (français)Published 4 January 2021Last verified: 21 October 2026

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