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This paper examines how ethnic, regional, and religious identities are reflected in language use in Senegal (where Wolof is the major lingua franca). I argue that unlike “pure” Wolof, “urban” Wolof is a “convergence language” with no ethnic significance, as more and more “uprooted” members from other ethnic groups regard themselves as Wolof. Firstly, I provide a historical background of the interactions between languages in Senegal. Secondly, I show how ethnic and regional identities are enacted in speakers' language use and attitudes in the country. Finally, I examine how linguistic innovations serve as markers of group membership and religious identity.

Ethnic identity and linguistic hybridization in Senegal