Guajá
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A language of Brazil
Alternate Names
Avá, Awá, Awá Guajá, Ayaya, Guaxare, Wazaizara
User Population
280 (Moore 2006). Ethnic population: 280 (Crevels 2012).
Location
Maranhão state: Terra Indígena Alto Turiaçu and Terra Indígena Caru, four settlements; Pará state.
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Language Status
6a* (Vigorous).
Typology
12 consonants and 12 vowels (6 oral, 6 nasal).
Language Use
Vigorous. A few also use Portuguese [por], but with low proficiency.
Language Development
Grammar.