Atyap

English

Etymology

Literally meaning a person who speaks Tyap language.

Pronunciation

(UK) IPA^(key): /ətjab/

Noun

Atyap (plural Atyaps)

The proper term for the Tyap-speaking people. An individual Tyap-speaker is referred to as A̱tyotyap.

Proper noun

Atyap

A central Nigeria plateau ethnic cluster consisting of sub-groups of people who speak dialects of Tyap language, one of the Nerzit peoples.

Translations

ethnic cluster

Tyap: Á̱niet A̱tyap

Further reading

Ethnologue entry for Atyap, kcg

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