ǀXam
Also known as: Cape Bushman
A !Ui (Tuu) click language of the Upper Karoo in the Northern Cape, extinct since the 1910s. Survives in the vast Bleek and Lloyd archive of the 1870s and in South Africa's national motto, !ke e: ǀxarra ǁke — "diverse people unite".
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Frequently asked questions
What language is ǀXam?
ǀXam is a dialect of the ǀXam language.
Which region is ǀXam associated with?
ǀXam is part of the East & Southern Africa region on DialectAtlas.
Is ǀXam known by other names?
Yes — ǀXam is also referred to as Cape Bushman.
Is ǀXam endangered?
ǀXam is no longer spoken as a community language and is documented here for historical and linguistic reference.