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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.
Yanomami
Also known as: Yanomamö
A cluster of Yanomaman languages spoken across the Brazil-Venezuela Amazonian border. Around 30,000 speakers, with internal varieties (Yanomami, Sanumá, Ninam, Yanam) often considered separate languages.
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Frequently asked questions
What language is Yanomami?
Yanomami is a dialect of the Yanomami language.
Where is Yanomami spoken?
Yanomami is primarily spoken in Brazil, Venezuela.
Which region is Yanomami associated with?
Yanomami is part of the Latin America & the Caribbean region on DialectAtlas.
Is Yanomami known by other names?
Yes — Yanomami is also referred to as Yanomamö.
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