Shuar | Ethnologue

A language of Ecuador

ISO 639: jiv
Alternate Names: Chicham, Chiwaro, Jivaro, Shuara, Siurra, Siwora, Xivaro, “Jibaro” (pej.)
Autonym: Shuar Chicham
Population: 42,300 (Crevels 2012). Ethnic population: 61,900 (2012 UNSD).
Location:: Morona-Santiago province: east of Cuenca city.
Language Status: 5* (Developing). Recognized language (2008, Constitution, Article 2).
Classification: Jivaroan, Jívaro
Typology: SOV; 13 consonants and 8 vowels (4 oral, 4 nasal).
Language Use: Also use Spanish [spa]. Used as L2 by Achuar-Shiwiar [acu], Waorani [auc].
Language Development: Taught in primary schools. Literature. Radio. Dictionary. Bible: 2010.
Language Resources: OLAC resources in and about Shuar
Writing: Latin script [Latn].
Other Comments: Different from Achuar Jívaro [acu] of Peru. Preferred ethnic autonym: Shuar. Traditional religion, Christian.

Location: Morona-Santiago province: east of Cuenca city.