Xavante dialect

Xavante

Also known as: A'uwẽ

A Macro-Jê language of the Xavante people of central Brazil, in the cerrado of Mato Grosso. Around 20,000 speakers, with active bilingual education in Xavante communities.

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Frequently asked questions

What language is Xavante?

Xavante is a dialect of Xavante.

Which region is Xavante associated with?

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

Is Xavante known by other names?

Yes — Xavante is also referred to as A'uwẽ.