Mapudungun dialect

Mapudungun

Also known as: Mapuche, Araucanian

The language of the Mapuche people, spoken across south-central Chile and adjacent Argentina. The largest Indigenous language of Chile and one of South America's most documented language isolates.

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Frequently asked questions

What language is Mapudungun?

Mapudungun is a dialect of Mapudungun.

Which region is Mapudungun associated with?

Mapudungun is part of the Latin America & the Caribbean region on DialectAtlas.

Is Mapudungun known by other names?

Yes — Mapudungun is also referred to as Mapuche, Araucanian.