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Abanyom is a language spoken by the Abanyom people of Nigeria. It belongs to the Cross River branch of the Niger-Congo language family.

The history of the Abanyom language is not well-documented, but it is believed to have originated in the Cross River area of Nigeria. The language has been influenced by neighboring languages, such as Efik and Ibibio.

Abanyom is a tonal language with three tones (high, mid, and low). It has a complex system of noun classes, which are indicated by prefixes on the noun. Verbs are inflected for tense, aspect, mood, and negation.

Abanyom is spoken by approximately 20,000 people in Nigeria, primarily in the Yakurr Local Government Area of Cross River State. Many Abanyom people also speak English and other Nigerian languages.

The Abanyom language has no standardized writing system, but it is sometimes written using the Latin alphabet. There have been efforts to develop a standardized writing system for the language.

In recent years, there have been efforts to promote and revitalize the Abanyom language. The Abanyom Language Development Project, for example, aims to document and preserve the language for future generations. The project has produced a dictionary and other resources to help people learn the language.

Despite being spoken by a relatively small number of people, the Abanyom language is an important part of the cultural heritage of Nigeria. Efforts to promote and preserve the language are crucial for ensuring its survival. Aatifnation90288 (talk) 20:41, 22 March 2023 (UTC)[reply]