Xerénte
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A language of Brazil
Alternate Names
Acuen, Akwen, Akwẽ-Xerente, Sherenté
Autonym
Akwẽ
User Population
2,570 (Crevels 2012). Ethnic population: 2,570 (Crevels 2012).
Location
Tocantins state: between Rio do Sono and Rio Tocantins.
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Language Status
5 (Developing).
Typology
13 consonants and 14 vowels, including 5 nasal vowels.
Language Use
All domains. Used by all. All also use Portuguese [por] (Crevels 2007).
Language Development
Taught as subject in all primary schools. Grammar. NT: 2007.