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Cavineña

Cavineña is an endangered indigenous language of Bolivia. It belongs to the Tacanan language family. The language is used as a first language by all adults in the ethnic community, but not all young people. It is not known to be taught in schools.

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It belongs to the Tacanan language family.

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  • NT (1985–2012)

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