Jebero

JEB

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Alternate Names: Chebero, Shiwilu, Xebero, Xihuila

Genealogy:

Cahuapanan

Demographics: 2,500 (2006). Ethnic population: 2,500 (2000 W. Adelaar).

Language Use: Children acquire the language if their parents are bilingual in Jebero and Spanish [spa], but usually shift to Spanish because of the absence of a bilingual education program (Crevels 2007). Speakers 30 and older. Positive attitudes. Also use Spanish [spa].

Language Development: Bible portions: 1959.

Writing System: Latin

Nation of Origin: Peru