Language
Lango speak "Leb-Lango" a Western Nilotic (Luo) language, closely related to Acholi and Alur and Jopadhola. Lango identify with the Luo-speaking people, refuting the theory that they are Ateker even though they share some clan names with them. One possible explanation for this is that the Ateker clans were overpowered by or sought protection from Lango warriors and were assimilated.
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