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Chari-Nile

Chari-Nile

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A group of languages spoken in parts of central Africa such as Sudan and Uganda
  • noun
  • Specialized
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  • The Chari-Nile languages are classified as a branch of the Nilo-Saharan language family.

Examples

  • Researchers have published new findings on the migration patterns of Chari-Nile speaking peoples.

  • The Chari-Nile languages are a fascinating subject of study.

  • Many communities in central Africa speak languages belonging to the Chari-Nile group.

  • Are the Chari-Niles difficult to learn?

  • Many communities in central Africa speak languages belonging to the Chari-Nile group.

  • The Chari-Nile languages are classified as a branch of the Nilo-Saharan language family.

  • Researchers have published new findings on the cultures of Chari-Nile speaking peoples.

Surface Forms

Chari-Nile singular
Chari-Niles plural

Morphology

Chari-Nile = Chari + Nile (transparent) = Chari + Nile

The name is a straightforward compound of two river names indicating a language grouping associated with those rivers.

Etymology

Chari-Nile comes from the names of two rivers, Chari and Nile, and it names the languages spoken near those 'rivers'. So the name helps you remember that Chari-Nile is a group of languages from the lands around those rivers.