Nivaclé
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A language of Paraguay
ISO 639-3
Alternate Names
Ashlushlay, Axluslay, Axluxlay, Nivaklé, “Choropí” (pej.), “Chulupe” (pej.), “Chulupie” (pej.), “Chulupí” (pej.), “Chunupí” (pej.), “Churupí” (pej.)
Autonym
Guisnai
Population
10,100 in Paraguay (Crevels 2012). Ethnic population: 12,200 (Crevels 2012). Total users in all countries: 10,320.
Location
Boquerón department: southeast; Presidente Hayes department: west; Chaco region.
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Language Status
5 (Developing). Recognized language (2010, Languages Act, No. 4251, Article 2).
Classification
Dialects
Forest Nivaclé (Jotoy Lhavós), River Nivaclé (Tovoc Lhavós). Mataguayo languages are less similar than Mascoy languages in Paraguay (Fasold 1984).
Language Use
Language Development
Taught in primary schools. Radio. Dictionary. Bible: 1995.
Language Resources
Writing
Latin script [Latn].