Cariban

Cariban refers to a group of indigenous languages spoken primarily in northern South America, especially in Venezuela, Brazil, and Colombia. These languages, part of the larger Cariban language family, encompass numerous distinct tongues with unique vocabularies and grammatical structures. Historically, Cariban languages are important for understanding the cultures and histories of the native peoples in this region. Today, many Cariban-speaking communities work to preserve their languages amid widespread language shift to dominant languages like Spanish and Portuguese. The study of Cariban languages offers insights into the linguistic diversity and cultural richness of indigenous South American peoples.