Lucumi

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A language of Cuba

ISO 639-3
luq
Population

No known L1 speakers.

Language Status

9 (Second language only).

Classification
Niger-Congo, Atlantic-Congo, Volta-Congo, Benue-Congo, Defoid, Yoruboid, Edekiri
Language Use

Secret language used for ritual by Santeria religion.

Language Resources
OLAC resources in and about Lucumi
Other Comments

Sometimes called Yoruba. Traditional religion.