Yuruna languages
Encyclopedia
The Yuruna languages of Brazil
form a branch of the Tupian
language family.
They are Jurúna
, Maritsauá, and Xipaya
.
Brazil
Brazil , officially the Federative Republic of Brazil , is the largest country in South America. It is the world's fifth largest country, both by geographical area and by population with over 192 million people...
form a branch of the Tupian
Tupian languages
The Tupi or Tupian language family comprises some 70 languages spoken in South America, of which the best known are Tupi proper and Guarani.-History, members and classification:...
language family.
They are Jurúna
Jurúna language
The Jurúna language is spoken in Brazil. Specifically it is spoken in the North Mato Grosso, Xingú Park. In 2001 there were 278 native speakers.-Further reading:...
, Maritsauá, and Xipaya
Xipaya language
Xipaya is an endangered language spoken in the Pará region of Brazil.It is one of the approximately 70 Tupian languages of South America.At last count, Xipaya was only spoken by two elderly women in Altamira, Pará....
.