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A Bantu language cluster of the Comoros archipelago and Mayotte, closely related to Swahili. Four mutually intelligible varieties, one per major island; around 1 million speakers.
Makhuwa
Also known as: Emakhuwa, Macua
A Bantu language and the largest indigenous language of Mozambique, spoken across the northern provinces of Nampula, Cabo Delgado, and Niassa. Around 7 million speakers.
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Frequently asked questions
What language is Makhuwa?
Makhuwa is a dialect of the Makhuwa language.
Where is Makhuwa spoken?
Makhuwa is primarily spoken in Mozambique.
Which region is Makhuwa associated with?
Makhuwa is part of the East & Southern Africa region on DialectAtlas.
Is Makhuwa known by other names?
Yes — Makhuwa is also referred to as Emakhuwa, Macua.
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