Also Known As:
Zeme, Empeo, Kachcha, Kacha, Kutcha, Mezama, Sangrima, Sengima, Arung, Empui, Jeme, Zemi, Naga (Zeme), Kachcha Nagas, Naga, Zeme
Dialects & Varieties
- Njauna
- Paren
South Asia and the Middle East
Driem, George Van. 2007. "South Asia and the Middle East." In Encyclopedia of the World's Endangered Languages, edited by Christopher Mosely. 289-348. London and NewYork: Routledge.
Speakers
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Location and Context
Countries
India
Location Description
northwestern Manipur and southwestern Nagaland states.
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Other Languages Used By The Community
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Writing Systems
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Writing system:
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Recent Resources
I have found a type of music that those who speak Zeme identify with.
This video clip shows the people the traditional Zeme Naga dancers.