Temne language

Temne (also Themne, Timne; IPA [t̪emnɛ]) is a language of the Mel branch of the Niger–Congo language family. Temne speakers live mostly in the Northern Province and Western Area, Sierra Leone. Temne people can be found in a number of other West African countries as well, including Guinea and The Gambia. Some Temnes have also migrated beyond West Africa seeking educational and professional opportunities, especially in Great Britain, the United States, and Egypt.

Temne
KʌThemnɛ
Native toSierra Leone, Guinea
RegionNorthern Sierra Leone
EthnicityTemne
SpeakersL1: 1.8 million (2019)
L2: 240,000 (1981)
Official status
Official language in
 Sierra Leone
Language codes
ISO 639-2tem
ISO 639-3tem
Glottologtimn1235
Temne
Persona-temne
Languageka-temne
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