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Classification of bantu languages

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  • B301 Viya, Gheviva, Eviya, Avias
  • B302 Himba(ka) [sbw], Ghehimba(ka), Simba, (Nsindak?)
  • B303 Bongwe, Ebongwe, Ghebongwe
  • B304 Pinzi [pic], Ghepinzi, Apindji
  • B305 Vove [buw], Ghevove, Pove, "Bubi"
  • B31 Tsogo [tsv], Ghetsogo, Mitsogo
  • B32 Kande [kbs], Okande
  • B401 Bwisi [bwz]
  • B402 Varama [bbg], Barama
  • B403 Vungu [vum], Vumbu

Bantu languages

and their classification

Which classification ?

The original reference is the classification by Malcolm Guthrie (1967–1971), which organises languages into geographical zones designated by letters (A to S, excluding I, O and Q), subdivided into numbered groups. Ex:

A74aBulu — Zone A, Group 70, Language 4, Variant a


This classification has been revised several times (Tervuren, Maho). It is intended to be continually expanded.