Tiv

TIV

wider communication

Alternate Names: “Munshi” (pej.)

Genealogy:

Niger-Congo
Atlantic-Congo
Volta-Congo
Benue-Congo
Bantoid
Southern
Tivoid

Demographics: 2,210,000 in Nigeria (1991 UBS).

Language Use: Used as L2 by Obanliku [bzy], Yace [ekr].

Language Development: Taught in primary schools. Dictionary. Grammar. Bible: 1964.

Writing System: Latin

Nation of Origin: Nigeria

Other Comments: Christian, traditional religion.