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