Rufiji–Ruvuma | |
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Geographic distribution: |
Mozambique, Malawi, Tanzania |
Linguistic classification: | Niger–Congo |
Subdivisions: |
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The Rufiji–Ruvuma languages are a group of Bantu languages established by Gloria Waite (1979) and subsequent researchers: N10 (less Manda), P10 (Ngindo moved to N10), P20.
The languages, or clusters, along with their Guthrie identifications are:
Among the Guthrie languages not specifically classified are Ndonde/Mawanda (P20); Nindi (N10, said to be close to Ndendeule); and Tonga of Malawi (N10).
Nurse moves Manda to Bena–Kinga, but Ehret keeps it here.