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
13,700 (2007 R. Perik). Total users in all countries: 13,920.
Location
Boquerón department: southeast; Presidente Hayes department: west; Chaco region.
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Language Status
5 (Developing).
Classification
Dialects
Forest Nivaclé, River Nivaclé. 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].