Zo

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A language of Myanmar

ISO 639-3
zom
Alternate Names
Jou, Kuki Chin, Yo, Yos, Yote, Zau, Zome, Zomi, Zou
Population

61,000 in Myanmar (2012 T. Philipzo). Population total all countries: 81,900.

Location

Chin State, Tonzang, Hakha, and Teddim townships; Sagaing Division, Kalay, Khampat, and Tamu townships. Also in India (Zou).

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Language Status

5 (Developing).

Classification
Sino-Tibetan, Tibeto-Burman, Sal, Kuki-Chin-Naga, Kuki-Chin, Northern
Dialects

Similar to Tedim [ctd], Paite Chin [pck], Vaiphei [vap], and Simte [smt].

Typology

SOV

Language Use

Vigorous. All domains. All ages. Positive attitudes.

Language Development
Bible: 1983–1995.
Language Resources
OLAC resources in and about Zo
Writing
Latin script, used in India.
Other Comments

Ethnic autonym: Zomi or Zome, also a collective name by Tedim Chin [ctd] of Myanmar, Paite [pck], and Vaiphei [vap] of Manipur. Christian.

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