Mao language (Manipur)
Sino-Tibetan language spoken in India / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Mao, also known as Sopvoma, is a Sino-Tibetan language of the Angami–Pochuri linguistic sub-branch.[2] It is spoken primarily in Senapati district, northwestern Manipur and in Nagaland, India. It is similar to Angami.[3] The speakers of this language use Meitei language as their second language (L2) according to the Ethnologue.[4]
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Not to be confused with Mao languages or Southern Mao language.
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Mao | |
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Sopvoma, Emela, Mao' La | |
Pronunciation | mau |
Native to | India |
Region | Nagaland, Manipur |
Ethnicity | Mao Naga, Poumai Naga |
Native speakers | 240,205 (2011 census)[1] |
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Official status | |
Recognised minority language in | India |
Language codes | |
ISO 639-3 | Either:nbi – Maopmx – Poumai |
Glottolog | naga1397 |
ELP | Mao Naga |
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