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Classification of bantu languages

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  • G20A Ma'a [mhd], Kimbugu cha Ndani, Inner/Mixed Mbugu
  • G40A Asian Swahili, Kibabu
  • G40B Cutchi-Swahili [ccl]
  • G40C Kisetla [sta], Settla, Settler Swahili
  • G40D Engsh
  • G40E Sheng
  • G40F Shaba Swahili, Katanga Swahili, Lubumbashi Swahili
  • G40G Ngwana [swc], Kingwana, Congo Swahili
  • G40H KiKAR, Kikeya
  • H10A Kituba [ktu], Kikongo ya Leta

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.