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A Bantu language of central Uganda, the most-spoken Ugandan Bantu language and the historical court language of the Buganda kingdom. Widely used as a lingua franca in Kampala.
Acholi
Also known as: Acoli, Lwo
A Western Nilotic language of the Luo cluster, spoken across northern Uganda and adjacent South Sudan. Closely related to Lango and to the Luo of western Kenya.
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Frequently asked questions
What language is Acholi?
Acholi is a dialect of the Acholi language.
Where is Acholi spoken?
Acholi is primarily spoken in Uganda, South Sudan.
Which region is Acholi associated with?
Acholi is part of the East & Southern Africa region on DialectAtlas.
Is Acholi known by other names?
Yes — Acholi is also referred to as Acoli, Lwo.
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