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amahuaca

|a-ma-hua-ca|

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/ˌæməˈwɑːkə/

Indigenous people and language

Etymology
Etymology Information

The word 'amahuaca' originates from the indigenous name used by the people themselves.

Historical Evolution

The term 'amahuaca' has been used consistently to refer to the people and their language.

Meaning Changes

The meaning has remained consistent, referring to the people and their language.

Meanings by Part of Speech

Noun 1

a member of an indigenous people living in the Amazon rainforest, primarily in Peru and Brazil.

The Amahuaca are known for their rich cultural traditions.

Synonyms

Noun 2

the language spoken by the Amahuaca people, part of the Panoan language family.

Linguists study the Amahuaca language to understand its structure and history.

Synonyms

Last updated: 2025/07/07 09:36