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Benue-Congo

Pronunciation: /ˈbɛnweɪ/

Definition of Benue-Congo

adjective

  • relating to or denoting a major branch of the Niger-Congo family of languages, spoken mainly in Nigeria and including Efik and Fula.

noun

[mass noun]
  • the Benue-Congo group of languages.

Origin:

from the names of rivers

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