**Bum language**
The Bum language is a Grassfields Bantu language spoken in Cameroon. It is primarily used by the Bum people residing in the Northwest Region of the country.
## Classification and Distribution
Bum belongs to the Niger-Congo language family, specifically within the Southern Bantoid subgroup of the Grassfields languages. It is predominantly spoken in the Northwest Region of Cameroon, where the Bum ethnic group is concentrated.
## Linguistic Features
As a Grassfields language, Bum exhibits typical Bantu characteristics such as noun class systems and tonal distinctions. The language plays a vital role in the cultural identity and daily communication of the Bum people.
## Status and Preservation
While Bum is actively spoken within its community, like many indigenous languages, it faces challenges from dominant regional languages and globalization. Efforts to document and preserve Bum contribute to maintaining its linguistic heritage.
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**Meta description:**
Bum is a Grassfields Bantu language spoken by the Bum people in Cameroon’s Northwest Region. It features typical Bantu linguistic traits and holds cultural significance for its speakers.