Asurini of Xingú
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A language of Brazil
ISO 639-3
Alternate Names
Assurinikin, Assuriní, Asurini do Xingú, Asuriní de Koatinema, Awaeté, Awaté, Kuben-Kamrektí
Population
120 (Pereira 2009), increasing. Any monolingual speakers are above 40 years of age (Pereira 2009). Ethnic population: 120 (Pereira 2009).
Location
Pará state: Xingu River, Kwatinemu village.
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Language Status
6a (Vigorous).
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Language Use
Adults are very engaged in making sure that their children learn their mother tongue first (Pereira 2009). Used by all. Many also use Portuguese [por], especially those under 40 (Crevels 2007).
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