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Kariai Indian Language (Cariay)

Kariai is an extinct Arawakan language of South America, once spoken in Brazil. It is closely related to the still-living Xiriana language.

˜Kariai Language Resources –

Kariai Vocabulary:
Our list of vocabulary words in the Kariai language, with comparison to words in other Arawakan languages.

Kariaí Language Tree:
Theories about Kariai's language relationships compiled by Linguist List.

La Lengua Kariaí:
Manao and Kariai language information including a linguistic map of Brazil. Page in Spanish.

Books for sale on the Kariais

Comparative Arawakan Histories: Rethinking Language Family and Culture Area in Amazonia:
Anthropology book on the Kariai and other Arawakan tribes of the Amazon.

Native American Books:
Evolving list of books about Native Americans in general.

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