Palikúr language

Palikúr (Brazilian Portuguese: Palicur, French: Palikur) is an Arawakan language of Brazil and French Guiana. Knowledge of French and Portuguese is common, and French Guianese Creole is used as the common language among the tribes in the area and with the local population. Palikúr is considered endangered in French Guiana and vulnerable in Brazil.

Not to be confused with Karipuna language (disambiguation).
Palikúr
Karipuna
Pa'ikwené, Pa'ikwaki
Native toBrazil, French Guiana
EthnicityPalikur
Native speakers
1,500 (2000–2010)
Arawakan
  • Northern
    • Palikuran
      • Palikúr
Language codes
ISO 639-3plu
Glottologpali1279
ELPPalikur
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