Polci
A language of Nigeria
| Population | 22,000 (1995 CAPRO). 2,000 Zul (1995), 4,000 Buli (1993), 400 Langas (1993), 15,000 Polci, 250 Baram (1993), 800 Dir (1993). |
| Region | Bauchi state, Dass, Toro, and Bauchi LGAs. |
| Language map |
Nigeria, Map 3, reference number 141 |
| Alternate names | Palchi, Palci, Polchi |
| Dialects | Zul (Mbarmi, Barma), Baram (Mbaram, Barang), Dir (Diir, Dra, Baram Dutse), Buli, Langas (Nyamzax, Lundur), Polci (Posa, Polshi, Palci). Polci dialect subgroup in Barawa language subgroup. |
| Classification | Afro-Asiatic, Chadic, West, B, B.3, Zaar Proper |
| Language use | Shifting to Hausa [hau]. |
| Language development | Grammar. |
| Comments | Agriculturalists: guinea corn, peanuts, acha, maize; animal husbandry: poultry, goats; hunters. |
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