| Also Known As: Amarakaire,Amaracaire,Mashco
Description:
Amarakaeri is an indigenous American language of the Harakmbet language family spoken in Perú along the Madre de Díos and Colorado rivers. There is less than 1% literacy compared to 5 to 15% literacy in second language Spanish. There is one dialect called Kisambaeri. It is an official language and has a dictionary. Amarakaeri speakers include the Kochimberi, Küpondirideri, Wíntaperi, Wakitaneri, and Kareneri gold panning tribes. There is a common misconception is that Amarakaeri is an Arawakan language. Alternate names include Amarakaire, Amaracaire, and Mashco; the latter of which is considered a pejorative term...... full article at Wikipedia |
Location of Amarakaeri Language Speakers
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