Wichí Lhamtés Vejoz

WLV

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Alternate Names: “Mataco Vejoz” (pej.), Vejos, Vejoz

Dialects: Bermejo Vejoz. Not intelligible of other Chaco languages.

Genealogy:

Matacoan
Mataco

Demographics: 25,000 (1991 UBS). Ethnic population: 40,000 (2004 INDEC). 40,000 Wichí Güisnay, Wichí Vejoz and Wichí Nocten (2004 INDEC).

Language Use: All ages. Also use Spanish [spa].

Language Development: Dictionary. Bible: 2002.

Writing System: Latin

Nation of Origin: Argentina

Other Comments: Language family also called Mataco-Mataguayo. Traditional religion.