Kaxararí
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A language of Brazil
Alternate Names
Caxarari, Kaxariri
User Population
300 (Crevels 2012). Ethnic population: 320 (2009 FUNASA).
Location
Acre, Amazonas, and Rondônia states: Alto Rio Marmelo, tributary of Rio Abuna.
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Language Status
7 (Shifting).
Typology
15 consonants and 5 vowels.
Language Use
Language is threatened, but there is a revitalization movement. Shifting to Portuguese [por].
Language Development
Most education is in Portuguese [por].