Mende
A Mande Niger-Congo language and the largest indigenous language of Sierra Leone. Notable for the Kikakui syllabary, an indigenous 19th-century writing system.
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Frequently asked questions
What language is Mende?
Mende is a dialect of Mende.
Which region is Mende associated with?
Mende is part of the West & Central Africa region on DialectAtlas.