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Moseten–Chonan languages

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Mosetén–Chon
(proposed)
Geographic
distribution
southern South America
Linguistic classificationMacro-Panoan ?
  • Mosetén–Chon
Subdivisions
Language codes
GlottologNone

Mosetén–Chon is a proposal linking the Mosetenan languages (actually a single language, Chimane or Tsimané) and the Chonan languages of South America. Kaufman (1990) finds the connection fairly convincing.

References

  • Kaufman, Terrence (1990). "Language History in South America: What we know and how to know more". In David L. Payne (ed.). Amazonian Linguistics. Austin: University of Texas Press.