Also Known As:
Eruwa, Erakwa, Arokwa
Dialects & Varieties
Is Erohwa still alive?
Is Erohwa still alive?
Severely Endangered
80 percent certain, based on the evidence available
~850
Native Speakers Worldwide
Domains of Use
Domain Of Use 4
Used mainly only in the home and/or with family, and may not be the primary language even in these domains for many community members.
4
Transmission
Transmission 4
Many of the grandparent generation speak the language, but younger people generally do not.
4
Speakers
Native or fluent speakers:
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Second-language speakers and learners
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Semi-speakers or rememberers
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Children:
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Young adults
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Older adults
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Elders
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Ethnic or community population
~2000
Year information was gathered
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Comments on speakers
"There is a positive attitude towards the language. Those who speak it are very proud of it. This is not unconnected with the fact that [the] majority of the people in the community do not understand the language."
Location and Context
Countries
Nigeria;
Location Description
The main community of Erohwa speakers is located in Erohwa village in Isoko south local government area of Delta State and Anibeze community in Sagbama local government area of Bayelsa state.
Government Support
Official support for use in education (not implemented in reality)
Institutional Support
No results found.
Speakers' Attitude
Positive
Other Languages Used By The Community
English, Isoko
Number of Other Language Speakers:
All
Domains of Other Languages:
None
Writing Systems
Standard orthography:
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Writing system:
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Other writing systems used:
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Comments on writing systems:
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Recent Resources
参考消息
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