Makurap language

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Makurap
Macurapi
Native to Brazil
Ethnicity130 (2007) [1]
Native speakers
(45 cited 1992) [1]
Tupian
Language codes
ISO 639-3 mpu
Glottolog maku1278
ELP Makurap

Makurap (Macurapi) is a Tupian language of Brazil.

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References

  1. 1 2 Makurap at Ethnologue (18th ed., 2015) (subscription required)