Nahuatl (language)

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General term for the Uto-Aztecan or Yuto-Nahua indigenous language family spoken by approximately 1.5 million people in Mexico today. There are around 30 varieties, each with its own name. To refer specifically to the historical form of the language, use Classical Nahuatl.
Nahuatl
Accepted term: 01-Dec-2025