Agwagwune
A language of Nigeria
| Population | 20,000 (1973 SIL). |
| Region | Cross River state, Akamkpa LGA. |
| Language map |
Nigeria, Map 10, reference number 461 |
| Alternate names | Agwaguna, “Akunakuna” , Akurakura, Gwune, Okurikan |
| Dialects | Abayongo (Bayono, Bayino), Abini (Obini, Abiri), Adim (Odim, Dim), Orum, Erei (“Enna” , Ezei), Agwagwune, Etono (Etuno). A dialect subgroup. |
| Classification | Niger-Congo, Atlantic-Congo, Volta-Congo, Benue-Congo, Cross River, Delta Cross, Upper Cross, Central, North-South, Ubaghara-Kohumono, Kohumono |
| Language development | Bible portions: 1894. |
| Writing system | Latin script. |
| Comments | “Enna” is a pejorative word from Ibu. |
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