Cahitan languages

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Cahitan
Cahitan dictionary by Francisco Pimentel (click to browse pages)
Geographic distribution	northern Mexico
Ethnicity	Cáhita
Linguistic classification	Uto-Aztecan Southern Cahitan
Subdivisions	Yaqui Mayo ?Acaxee †
Language codes
Glottolog	cahi1243
Cahitan

The Cahitan languages are a branch of the Uto-Aztecan language family that comprises the Yaqui and the Mayo languages, both of Northern Mexico. The branch has been considered to be part of the Taracahitic languages, but this is no longer considered a valid genetic unit. The poorly attested language of the Acaxee has also been considered to be Cahitan.

Languages

• Yaqui
• Mayo
• ?Conicari †
• ?Tepahue †
• ?Macoyahui †
• ?Baciroa †
• ?Comanito †
• ?Mocorito †
• ?Acaxee †
• ?Tahue †

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