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Machinere

A language of Brazil

ISO 639-3mpd

Population  260 in Brazil (1999 ISA). Population total all countries: 400.
Region  Acre. Also in Bolivia.
Language map  Brazil, reference number 160
Alternate names   Manchinere, Manchineri, Manitenére, Manitenerí, Maxinéri
Dialects  Distinct from Yine [pib] (Piro) in Peru. The Manitenére dialect may be different from Machinere.
Classification  Arawakan, Maipuran, Southern Maipuran, Purus
Language development  Bible portions: 1960.
Writing system  Latin script.

Also spoken in:

Bolivia

Language name   Machinere
Population  140 in Bolivia (1994). Ethnic population: 155 in Bolivia.
Region  Acre River.
Alternate names  Manchinere, Manchineri, Manitenére, Manitenerí, Maxinéri