Nivaclé
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A language of Paraguay
ISO 639-3
Alternate Names
Ashlushlay, Axluslay, Axluxlay, “Choropí” (pej.), “Chulupe” (pej.), “Chulupí” (pej.), “Chulupie” (pej.), “Chunupí” (pej.), “Churupí” (pej.), Guisnai, Nivaklé
Population
13,700 in Paraguay (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 programs. Dictionary. Bible: 1995.
Language Resources
Writing
Latin script [Latn].