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3 unusual facts about Meru language


Meru language

The Meru language is similar to its surrounding neighbors, the Kikuyu and Embu could have possibly adopted parts of Meru.

Meru is the language spoken by the Meru people (Ameru) who live on the Eastern and Northern slopes of Mount Kenya, Kenya, Africa and on the Nyambene ranges.

Meru people

Kimîîru, Kikamba, Kiembu, Kimbeere, kisii and Kikuyu share critical language characteristics.The term meru is derived from maa speakers which is a reference of ngaa people upon arrival from east african coast (mboa).



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