Language

Tikar language

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From Wikipedia

Tikar (also called Tigé, Tigré or Tikari) is a Northern Bantoid, semi-Bantu language that is spoken in Cameroon by the Tikar people, as well as by the Bedzan Pygmies, who speak their own dialect of the language. A recent hypothesis by Roger Blench suggests that the Tikar language could be a divergent language in the Niger-Congo language family with an uncertain origin.

Classification

The little evidence available suggests that it is most closely related to the Mambiloid and Dakoid languages.

Dialects

The Tikar language has four dialects, including Tikari, Tigé, and Túmú.

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Sources

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    Tikar
    WikidataLast verified: 21 October 2026
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    Tikar language
    Wikipedia (English)Published 25 November 2024Last verified: 21 October 2026
  3. 3.
    Tikar (langue)
    Wikipédia (français)Published 15 September 2022Last verified: 21 October 2026

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