Also Known As:
Chavante, Xavánte, A'uwe Uptabi, Akuên, Akwen, A'we, Shavante, Crisca, Pusciti, Tapacua
Dialects & Varieties
Recent Resources
The Wikiedia page for the Xavante language. Very detailed, with phonology and grammar information.
Vulnerable
20 percent certain, based on the evidence available
13,303
Native Speakers Worldwide
Bibliography
Bibliography of Vitality:
Crevels, Mily. 2012. "Language Endangerment in South America: The Clock Is Ticking." In The Indigenous Languages of South America: A Comprehensive Guide, edited by Hans Henrich Hock et al.. 167-234. Mouton de Gruyter.
Bibliography of Locations:
2005. "The World Atlas of Language Structures." edited by Bernard Comrie et al. Oxford University Press.
Bibliography of Context:
Crevels, Mily. 2012. "Language Endangerment in South America: The Clock Is Ticking." In The Indigenous Languages of South America: A Comprehensive Guide, edited by Hans Henrich Hock et al.. 167-234. Mouton de Gruyter.