Yanomamö
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A language of Venezuela
Alternate Names
Guaharibo, Guaica, Guajaribo, Ianomami, Shamatari, Yanoama, Yanoamae, Yanoamï, Yanomame, Yanomami, Yanomamï
Autonym
Yanomamɨ
User Population
12,200 in Venezuela (Crevels 2012). Ethnic population: 9,570 (2011 census). Total users in all countries: 16,200.
Location
Amazonas state: Orinoco-Mavaca area; Eastern dialect: Parima mountains, east of Batau river; Western dialect: Manaviche, Ocamo, and upper Orinoco rivers, Padamo river basin; south of Orinoco river, Cauaburi and Marania rivers’ headwaters; large villages in Siapa river area south.
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Language Status
5* (Developing). Recognized language (2008, Indigenous Languages Law, Article 4).
Dialects
Eastern Yanomami (Parima), Western Yanomami (Padamo-Orinoco).
Typology
12 consonants and 7 vowels.
Language Development
Dictionary. Grammar. NT: 1984–2011.