| Sere | |
|---|---|
| Sereic, Ndogoic, Sere–Ndogo | |
| Geographic distribution | South Sudan,Democratic Republic of the Congo |
| Linguistic classification | Ubangian
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| Language codes | |
| Glottolog | sere1262 |
TheSere languages (also called theNdogoic orSere–Ndogo languages) are a proposed family ofUbangian languages spoken inSouth Sudan and theDemocratic Republic of the Congo. Several are endangered or extinct. The most populous Sere language isNdogo of South Sudan, with about 30,000 speakers.
Traditionally classified as part of the Sere languages,Feroge–Mangayat andIndri–Togoyo could be separate groups that may not belong within Sere.[1]
PerEthnologue 26, the structure of the family is as follows:
| Sere | |
PerGlottolog v4.8, the structure of the family is as follows:[2]
| Sereic | |
Although the Sere–Bviri languages are clearly related to each other, it is not clear if they are related toFeroge–Mangayat andIndri–Togoyo. The recently extinct Indri–Togoyo languages have pronouns that look Niger–Congo, and are not similar to those of the other languages.[1]