Agwagwune

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ISO 639-3

Alternate Names

Agwaguna, “Akunakuna” (pej.), Akurakura, Gwune, Okurikan

Population

20,000 (1973 SIL).

Location

Cross River State, Akamkpa LGA.

Language Maps

Language Status

5 (Developing).

Classification

Dialects

Abayongo (Bayino, Bayono), Abini (Abiri, Obini), Adim (Dim, Odim), Agwagwune, Erei (“Enna” (pej.), Ezei), Etono (Etuno), Orum. A dialect cluster.

Language Use

All ages.

Language Development

Bible portions: 1894.

Language Resources

Writing

Latin script [Latn], in development.

Other Comments

“Enna” is a pejorative word from Ibu.