Mbosi

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A language of Congo

ISO 639-3
mdw
Alternate Names
Embosi, Mbochi, Mboshe, Mboshi
Population

108,000 (2000).

Location

Plateaux department: Abala district; Cuvette department: Owando, Boundiji, and Mossaka districts, south of Owando; Cuvette-Ouest department: Ewo district.

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Language Status

5 (Developing).

Classification
Niger-Congo, Atlantic-Congo, Volta-Congo, Benue-Congo, Bantoid, Southern, Narrow Bantu, Northwest, C, Mboshi (C.25)
Dialects

Bunji (Mbonzi), Eboi, Ngolo, Olee, Ondinga.

Language Use

Primarily oral use. French [fra] is used for reading and writing. All domains. Few younger users. Positive attitudes. Also use French [fra], Lingala [lin], Teke-Tege [teg].

Language Development
Small amount of literacy in place. Dictionary. Grammar. Bible portions.
Language Resources
OLAC resources in and about Mbosi
Writing

Latin script [Latn].

Other Comments

Traditional religion, Christian.