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A Cariban language of the Gran Sabana and adjacent highlands of Venezuela, Guyana, and northern Brazil. Around 30,000 speakers; the language of the Pemón people of Mount Roraima.
Macushi
Also known as: Makushi
A Cariban language spoken across the Roraima savannas of northern Brazil, southwestern Guyana, and adjacent Venezuela. Closely related to Pemón.
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Frequently asked questions
What language is Macushi?
Macushi is a dialect of the Macushi language.
Where is Macushi spoken?
Macushi is primarily spoken in Brazil, Guyana, Venezuela.
Which region is Macushi associated with?
Macushi is part of the Latin America & the Caribbean region on DialectAtlas.
Is Macushi known by other names?
Yes — Macushi is also referred to as Makushi.
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