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Rufiji–Ruvuma languages

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Glottolog
  
rufi1235

Geographicdistribution
  
Mozambique, Malawi, Tanzania

Linguistic classification
  
Niger–CongoAtlantic–CongoBenue–CongoSouthern BantoidBantuRufiji–Ruvuma

The Rufiji–Ruvuma languages are a group of Bantu languages established by Gloria Waite (1979) and subsequent researchers: N10 (less Manda), P10 (Ngindo moved to N10), P20.

The languages, or clusters, along with their Guthrie identifications are:

  • Ruvuma (P20):
  • Yao–Mwera
  • Makonde: Makonde–Machinga, Mabiha
  • Mbinga
  • Ruhuhu (N10): Matengo, Mpoto
  • Matandu (P10): Matumbi, Ndengereko (Rufiji)
  • Lwegu: Ngindo (P10), Ndendeule (Ndwewe) (N10)
  • Songea (N10): Ngoni

    • Among the Guthrie languages not specifically classified are Nindi (N10, said to be close to Ndendeule); and Tonga of Malawi (N10).

    Nurse moves Manda to Bena–Kinga, but Ehret keeps it here.

    References

    Rufiji–Ruvuma languages Wikipedia
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