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Tama languages

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The Tama languages are a group of languages belonging to the Eastern Sudanic branch of the Nilo-Saharan language family. Tama and Sungor are spoken in Chad and Sudan, while Mararit is spoken in Chad.1

It is important to distinguish these languages from "Tamaulipec," which refers to an indigenous people of northeastern Mexico and their language. Additionally, "tamarau" refers to a small water buffalo found in the Philippines.23

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