Atyap

English

Etymology

Literally meaning a person who speaks Tyap language.

Pronunciation

• (UK) IPA^(key): /ətjab/

Noun

Atyap (plural Atyaps)

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

Proper noun

Atyap

1. 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

• Hausa: Kataf
• Tyap: A̱tyap (kcg)

Further reading

• Ethnologue entry for Atyap, kcg ⁠