Quechua, Pacaraos

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A language of Peru

ISO 639-3
qvp
Population

250 (Adelaar 1992). Ethnic population: 900.

Location

East central Lima Region, Pacaraos village.

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Language Status

7 (Shifting). Language of recognized nationality (1999, Constitution, Article 48).

Classification
Quechuan, Central Quechua
Dialects

Divergent lexically, morphologically, and phonologically from other Quechua. By its archaic features it occupies an important position relative to the reconstruction of Proto-Quechua. Lexical similarity: 94% with Huarí, Cajatambo [qvl], North Junín [qvn], and Carás Quechua.

Typology

SOV

Language Use

Mainly older adults.

Language Resources
OLAC resources in and about Quechua, Pacaraos