Umbundu
Also known as: South Mbundu
A Bantu language and the most-spoken indigenous language of Angola, used across the central highlands around Huambo. Around 6 million speakers.
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Frequently asked questions
What language is Umbundu?
Umbundu is a dialect of Umbundu.
Which region is Umbundu associated with?
Umbundu is part of the East & Southern Africa region on DialectAtlas.
Is Umbundu known by other names?
Yes — Umbundu is also referred to as South Mbundu.