Bullom So
A language of Sierra Leone
| Population | 8,350 in Sierra Leone (2006). |
| Region | Coast from Guinea border to Sierra Leone River. Also in Guinea. |
| Language map |
Sierra Leone, reference number 1 |
| Alternate names | Bolom, Bulem, Bullin, Bullun, Mandenyi, Mandingi, Mmani, Northern Bullom |
| Dialects | Mmani, Kafu. Bom is closely related. Little intelligibility with Sherbro, none with Krim. |
| Classification | Niger-Congo, Atlantic-Congo, Atlantic, Southern, Mel, Bullom-Kissi, Bullom, Northern |
| Language use | Shifting to Themne [tem]. |
| Language development | Bible portions: 1816. |
| Writing system | Latin script. |
| Comments | The people are intermarried with the Temne and the Susu. Traditional religion. |
Also spoken in:
Guinea
| Language name | Bullom So |
| Population | Few in Guinea (2001). |
| Region | Along the coast to Sierra Leone border. |
| Alternate names | Bolom, Bulem, Bullin, Bullun, Mandenyi, Mandingi, Mmani, Northern Bullom |
| Language use | Older adults. |
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