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  1. Wolof language - Wikipedia

    Wolof is the standard spelling and may also refer to the Wolof ethnicity or culture. Variants include the older French Ouolof, Jollof, or Jolof, which now typically refers either to the Jolof Empire or …

  2. 21 Essential Wolof Phrases You’ll Need in Senegal - Culture Trip

    Oct 28, 2025 · Although French is the official language of Senegal, Wolof is the lingua franca and most commonly spoken of the six traditional Senegalese languages. Here are 21 essential …

  3. Wolof language | West African, Senegal, Gambia | Britannica

    Wolof is a national language of Senegal, where it is spoken by approximately 4.6 million people as a first language (mother tongue). An additional 7.8 million people use Wolof as a lingua franca. …

  4. Wolof alphabet, pronunciation and language - Omniglot

    Wolof is one of the six national languages of Senegal (Senegaal / سِنِڭَالْ), along with Serer, Mandinka, Pulaar, Diola and Soninke. Wolof was first written with a version of the Arabic script …

  5. Wolof language - World History Edu

    Wolof is the most commonly spoken language in Senegal, where approximately 42% of the population speaks it natively, while an additional 40% use it as a second language.

  6. Wolof: Language and Culture of West Africa – Janga Wolof

    Wolof is a vibrant and influential language spoken primarily in Senegal, The Gambia, and Mauritania. As both a mother tongue and a lingua franca, Wolof is more than just a means of …

  7. Unlock the Secrets of West Africa's Rich Wolof Language: A …

    Jun 18, 2025 · Discover the rich tapestry of the Wolof language with this informative article. Explore Wolof grammar, vocabulary, and cultural significance, as well as its role in Senegal …

  8. Wolof | Penn Language Center - University of Pennsylvania

    Wolof is a member of the West Atlantic group of languages and was originally only spoken in the Senegambia area. However, following extensive cross-immigration between Senegal and …

  9. Wolof - African and African-American Studies

    Wolof is a West African language spoken mainly in Senegal, Gambia and southern Mauritania. The language has influenced the societies and economies of West Africans, and it has …

  10. Wolof - Summary - eHRAF World Cultures

    The Wolof constitute a large ethnic group inhabiting the West African country of Senegal, a former French colony, and Gambia, a former British colony. "Wolof" is the name by which the people …