Dinka, South Central

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A language of South Sudan

ISO 639-3
dib
Alternate Names
Agar, Central Dinka
Population

250,000. 2,000 Aker, 2,000 Thany, 22,000 Ciec, 25,000 Gok (Tucker and Bryan 1956).

Location

Lakes State.

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Language Status

4 (Educational). Language of recognized nationality (2011, Transitional Constitution, Article 6(1)).

Classification
Nilo-Saharan, Eastern Sudanic, Nilotic, Western, Dinka-Nuer, Dinka
Dialects

Agar, Aliap (Aker, Aliab, Thany), Ciec (Ador, Ajak, Chiech, Cic, Ciem, Kwac), Gok (Cok, Gauk). Gok dialect was influenced by Southwestern Dinka [dik]. Lexical similarity: 90% with Southeastern Dinka [dks].

Language Use

All domains. All ages. Positive attitudes.

Language Development
Taught in primary schools. Bible portions: 1866–2011.
Language Resources
OLAC resources in and about Dinka, South Central
Writing
Latin script.