Alternate Names: “Auca” (pej.), Huaorani, Sabela, Waodani
Genealogy:
Demographics: 1,650 (2004). Ethnic population: 1,800 (2012 SIL).
Language Use: The language is considered to be endangered due to emerging Huaorani-Quichua bilingualism brought about by mixed marriages and bilingual education programs taught by Quichua teachers who do not speak Huaorani (Crevels 2007). All ages. A few also speak Quichua; mostly those who are married to Quichua and their children. (2007 C. Peeke).
Language Development: Grammar. NT: 1992.
Typology: SOV.
Writing System: Latin
Nation of Origin: Ecuador
Other Comments: “Auca”, non-Quichua, in Quichua. Traditional religion, Christian.