Karitiâna
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A language of Brazil
Alternate Names
Caritiana, Yjxa
User Population
210 (Moore 2006). Ethnic population: 320 (2005 ISA).
Location
Rondônia state: Candeias river, a tributary of upper Madeira river.
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Language Status
5* (Developing).
Typology
SVO; 11 consonants and 20 vowels, contrasting in length and nasality.
Language Use
Vigorous. Many also use Portuguese [por].
Language Development
Dictionary. Grammar. Bible portions: 1981.