Waimiri-Atroari

Waimiri Atroari (Waimiri-Atroari: Kinja Iara 'people's language') is a Cariban language spoken by the Waimiri Atroari people. The current population is 2,009, and they have 19 villages spread along the rivers of Camanau/Curiau, Alalaii, Jauaperi, and Rio Branquinho. The language is spoken in the northern part of the State of Amazonas and the southern part of the State of Roraima. The people call themselves Kinja. The language has many other names, such as Atroahy, Atroahí, Atroarí, Atroaí, Atrowari, Atruahi, Atruahí, Ki'nya, Krishaná, Waimirí, Waimirí-atroarí, Yawaperí. The language seems to have a high transmission as it is spoken by all members of the community and is the main language used for reading and writing.

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