Ch'ol language
| Chol | |
|---|---|
| Ch'ol | |
| Native to | Mexico |
| Region | North Central Chiapas Tabasco |
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Native speakers
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210,000 (2010 census) |
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Mayan
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Early forms
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Classic Maya
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| Language codes | |
| ISO 639-3 | |
| Glottolog | chol1282 |
The Ch'ol (Chol) language is a member of the western branch of the Mayan language family used by the Ch'ol people in the Mexican state of Chiapas. There are two main dialects:
The Cholan branch of the Mayan languages is considered to be particularly conservative and Ch'ol along with its two closest relatives the Ch'orti' language of Guatemala and Honduras, and the Chontal Maya language of Tabasco are believed to be the modern languages that best reflect their relationship with the Classic Maya language.
Ch'ol-language programming is carried by the CDI's radio station XEXPUJ-AM, broadcasting from Xpujil, Campeche.
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