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Fyer language

Fyer is a West Chadic language spoken in Plateau State, Nigeria.

Last revised
Jun 19, 2026
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Source
Fyer
Native toNigeria
RegionPlateau State
Native speakers
(26,000 cited 2000)1
Language codes
ISO 639-3fie
Glottologfyer1241

Fyer (also known as Fier) is a West Chadic language spoken in Plateau State, Nigeria.1

Notes

Notes

The Fyer tribe has a population of approximately 35,000 people. It is an endangered ethnic group with a declining knowledge of its culture and language.

References

References

  1. Fyer at Ethnologue (18th ed., 2015) (subscription required)