Ỹaroamë language

Ỹaroamë, or Jawari (Jauari), is a language spoken by the Yanomami people in southern Roraima state, Brazil. It was only recently recognized as a distinct language.

For other ethnic Yanomami languages, see Yanomaman languages.
Ỹaroamë
Jawari
Pronunciation[ɲãɾoˈamɨ], [ʤaˈwaɾi]
Native toBrazil
RegionRoraima
EthnicityYanomami
Native speakers
430 (2015)
Yanomam
  • Ỹaroamë
Language codes
ISO 639-3yro
Glottologyaro1235
Yanomaman languages location
  Yanomamö
  Ninam
  Yanomám
  Sanumá
  Ỹaroamë

Its name Jawari (Yawari, Joari, Yoari, etc.) is shared with the Ninam language.

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