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.