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A language of
Brazil
Location
Roraima state: Saúba village.
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Venezuela
Language Name
Arutani
User Population
No known L1 speakers in Venezuela. 6 semi-speakers (Labrada et al 2020). Ethnic population: 20 (2011 census).
Location
Bolívar state: Paraqua and Uraricáa rivers’ headwaters below Karum river area.
Alternate Names
Aoaqui, Auakê, Auaqué, Awaké, Oewaku, Uruak, Urutaní
Language Status
9 (Dormant).
Language Use
Shifted to Ninam [shb].
Other Comments
Most intermarried with the Ninam, some with the Pemón (Arecuna), a few with the Sape and do not speak Arutani fluently.
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