Language

Oroko language

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From Wikipedia

Oroko, also Bakundu-Balue or Balundu-Bima, is a group of Bantu languages spoken in Cameroon.

Varieties are Kundu/Nkundu (Lokundu, Bakundu), Lue (Lolue, Balue), Mbonge, Ekombe, Londo (Londo ba Nanga; cf. Londo), Londo ba Diko, Ngolo (Longolo; cf. Ngolo dialect), Bima, Tanga (Lotanga, Batanga), and Koko (Lokoko, Bakoko: distinct from Bakoko language). Maho (2009) treats these as ten distinct languages.

Phonology

Consonants

[r] is used interchangeably with /l/ among speakers.

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Sources

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    Oroko
    WikidataLast verified: 21 October 2026
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    Oroko language
    Wikipedia (English)Published 5 October 2026Last verified: 21 October 2026
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    Oroko (langue)
    Wikipédia (français)Published 11 August 2025Last verified: 21 October 2026

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