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Themne Autonyms
Themne
Summary
Themne is an official language in the parts of Sierra Leone where it is spoken. It belongs to the Niger-Congo language family. Direct evidence is lacking, but the language is thought to be used as a first language by all in the ethnic community. It is used as a language of instruction in education.
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It belongs to the Niger-Congo language family.
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