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Chibchan

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Chib·​chan | \ ˈchib-chən How to pronounce Chibchan (audio) \

Definition of Chibchan

: of, relating to, or constituting a language family of Colombia and Central America

First Known Use of Chibchan

1902, in the meaning defined above

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“Chibchan.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Chibchan. Accessed 28 Sep. 2021.

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