# Zhire language

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**Zhire** ([Hyam:](/source/Hyam_language) Zhebzhi, [Hausa:](/source/Hausa_language) Kenyi)[2] is a poorly known [Plateau language](/source/Plateau_languages) of [Nigeria](/source/Nigeria).[3] A variety called *Shang* is relexified Zhire.

## References

1. Blench, Roger (2019). *An Atlas of Nigerian Languages*. 4th ed. Cambridge: Kay Williamson Educational Foundation.

1. Hayab, P. (2016). *Basic Hyam Grammar with Ethnographic Notes*. [Abuja](/source/Abuja): Beltina Digital Press. p. 83. ISBN 978-978-95298-9-6.

## Further reading

- *[A Sociolinguistic Profile of the Zhire (zhi) Language of Kaduna State, Nigeria](https://www.sil.org/resources/publications/entry/88036)*

## External links

- [Shang wordlist](http://www.rogerblench.info/Language/Niger-Congo/BC/Plateau/Hyamic/Shang/Shang%20wordlist.pdf) [Archived](https://web.archive.org/web/20240217054438/https://www.rogerblench.info/Language/Niger-Congo/BC/Plateau/Hyamic/Shang/Shang%20wordlist.pdf) 2024-02-17 at the Wayback Machine

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