Western Nilotic refers to a group of languages spoken primarily in the western regions of the Nile River basin, particularly in countries like South Sudan and Uganda. This language family is part of the larger Nilo-Saharan language phylum and includes languages such as Dinka, Nuer, and Luo. These languages are characterized by their use of tone and complex verb morphology. The speakers of Western Nilotic languages often share cultural and historical ties, with many communities relying on agriculture and pastoralism for their livelihoods.