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Dictionaries Language and Linguistics Reference Books West Africa

English – Lekongho Dictionary

by Sentemong Mehpah

In 2005, a United Nations study reported that half of the world’s languages (estimated at 6,000) would disappear by the end of this century.…

Dictionaries Language and Linguistics West Africa

Durorp-English Dictionary

by Ekpe Inyang

Durorp-English Dictionary is probably the first attempt at compiling a comprehensive Dictionary of Durorp, the language of the people of Korup. It is a…

Dictionaries Reference Books

A Dictionary of Popular Bali Names

by John Fokwang

A Dictionary of Popular Bali Names is an exceptional minefield of Chamba names, meticulously assembled and expatiated for the curious user. As a pioneer…

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