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A Nilotic language spoken by the Maasai people across southern Kenya and northern Tanzania. Closely related to Samburu and Camus within the Maa cluster.
Luo
Also known as: Dholuo
A Western Nilotic language of the Luo people of western Kenya around Lake Victoria. Related to Acholi and to the Dinka and Nuer of South Sudan.
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Frequently asked questions
What language is Luo?
Luo is a dialect of the Luo language.
Where is Luo spoken?
Luo is primarily spoken in Kenya, Tanzania.
Which region is Luo associated with?
Luo is part of the East & Southern Africa region on DialectAtlas.
Is Luo known by other names?
Yes — Luo is also referred to as Dholuo.
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