Nivaclé

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A language of Paraguay

ISO 639-3
cag
Alternate Names
Ashlushlay, Axluslay, “Chulupe” (pej.), “Chulupí” (pej.), “Chulupie” (pej.), “Churupí” (pej.), Nivaklé
Population

13,700 in Paraguay (2007 R. Perik). Population total all countries: 13,920.

Location

Chaco region, Presidente Hayes and Boquerón departments. Also in Argentina.

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Language Status

5 (Developing).

Classification
Matacoan
Dialects

Forest Nivaclé, River Nivaclé. Mataguayo languages are less similar than Mascoy languages in Paraguay (Fasold 1984).

Language Use

Vigorous. Home. All ages.

Language Development
Taught in primary schools. Radio programs. Dictionary. Bible: 1995.
Language Resources
OLAC resources in and about Nivaclé
Writing
Latin script.

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