Waimiri-Atroarí
A language of Brazil
| Population | 930 (2001 ISA). |
| Region | Amazonas border with Roraima Alalau and Camanau, Jatapu and Jauaperi rivers. 24 villages. |
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Brazil, reference number 59 |
| Alternate names | Atroahy, Atroaí, Atroarí, Atrowari, Atruahí, Ki’nya |
| Dialects | Atruahi, Waimirí (Uaimirí, Wahmirí), Jawaperi (Yauaperi). |
| Classification | Carib, Northern, East-West Guiana, Waimiri |
| Comments | Contacted by Waiwai [waw] people in 1968. Different from Atorai, dialect of Wapishana [wap]. Traditional religion. |
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