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Krio (Sierra Leone)
An English-based creole and the lingua franca of Sierra Leone, derived from English, African languages, and influences from freed slaves who resettled in the region. Spoken by the Krio people and understood nationwide, it plays a vital role in uniting the country’s many ethnic groups. Mastery of Krio involves fluency in its distinctive phonetics, vocabulary, and grammar as well as an understanding of Sierra Leone’s cultural context and communication norms.
An English-based creole and the lingua franca of Sierra Leone, derived from English, African languages, and influences from freed slaves who resettled in the region. Spoken by the Krio people and understood nationwide, it plays a vital role in uniting the country’s many ethnic groups. Mastery of Krio involves fluency in its distinctive phonetics, vocabulary, and grammar as well as an understanding of Sierra Leone’s cultural context and communication norms.
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