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Macushi Indian Language (Makusi)

Macushi is an Cariban language of South America, spoken by 25,000 people in Brazil, Guyana and Venezuela. Word order is fairly free but seems to be primarily SOV.



Macushi Vocabulary
     Our list of vocabulary words in the Macushi language, with comparison to words in other Cariban languages.
Makushí
     Macushi language information including a linguistic map of the Carib languages. Page in Spanish.
Macushi Language
     Demographic information on Macushi from the Ethnologue of Languages.
Makuxi
     Article on the Macushi tribe's language and culture.
Makuxi and Wapishana Indians on the Brazil–Guyana Border
     Online photo-essay of indigenous communities.
Macushi Indian Legends
     Collection of Macushi myths and legends.
Makusi:
    Article and photographs on the Makusi culture.
Makusipe Komanto Iseru: Sustaining Makushi way of life
     Fascinating book on Macushi culture and traditions.



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