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Marawan Indian Language

Marawan is an extinct Arawakan language of South America. It was closely related to the better-known Wapishana and Palikur languages, and is considered by some to be a dialect of one of those languages. Marawan was once spoken in Brazil.

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Marawan Language Resources

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

Marawán-Karipurá Language Tree:
Theories about Marawan's language relationships compiled by Linguist List.

Marawan Culture and History Links

Galibi-Marworno:
Information and photographs about the Maraon and other indigenous peoples of the Uaçá River.

Links, References, and Additional Information

Povo Marworno:
Information about the Marawans in Portuguese.

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