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ATX ISO 639-3

Arutani

A language of Brazil

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Anake, Aoaqui, Auakê, Auaqué, Awaikê, Awaké, Oewaku, Orotani, Uruak, Urutaní
1 in Brazil (Rosés Labrada et al 2020).
Roraima state: Saúba village.
8b (Nearly extinct).
Language isolate
Most have intermarried with the Ninam, some with the Pemon (Arecuna) and a few with the Sapi and do not speak Arutani fluently. Shifted to Ninam [shb].
Arutani
No known L1 speakers in Venezuela. 6 semi-speakers (Rosés Labrada et al 2020). Ethnic population: 20 (2011 census).
Bolívar state: Paraqua and Uraricáa rivers’ headwaters below Karum river area.
9 (Dormant)
Most intermarried with the Ninam, some with the Pemón (Arecuna), a few with the Sape and do not speak Arutani fluently.
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Location: Roraima state: Saúba village.