Gade (Gad) is an independent Gadoid language of Nigeria.[2] Glottolog 4.7 (2022) classifies it as an independent branch of Benue-Congo rather than as a Nupoid language of the Gade people.
Distribution
Ethnologue lists the following locations:
- Federal Capital Territory: Abuja Municipal Area Council and Kuje LGA
- Nasarawa State: Nasarawa town, Toto LGA, Takalfia, Uke, New Ara, Zebede (Kowayarda), Zamba (Panda), Pyanko, etc in Karu LGA, Gora in Keffi LGA, and New Karshi in Karu LGA
- Niger: New Wuse, Iwa Kpụ̀kpụ̀ in Tafa LGA and Tufa, Izom, Lambata in Gurara LGA
References
- ^ Gade at Ethnologue (18th ed., 2015) (subscription required)
- ^ GT Obadiah, Gade Lexis and Structure, Sahab Digital Press, Keffi, Nasarawa State, Nigeria
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