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Classification of bantu languages

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  • G41-43 Swahili [swh], Kiswahili
  • G41 Tikuu, Tikulu, Bajuni, Gunya
  • G411 † Socotra Swahili
  • G412 Mwiini, Miini, Barawa, Mbalazi
  • G42a Amu, Pate, Siu, † Ozi
  • G42b Mombasa Swahili, Mvita, Ngare, Jomvu, Changamwe, Kilindini
  • G42c Mrima, Mtang'ata, † Lugha ya Zamani
  • G42d Unguja, Kiunguja
  • G42E Mambrui, Malindi
  • G42F Fundi, Chifundi

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.