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.Shaul, D. L. (2014). A Prehistory of Western North America: The Impact of Uto-Aztecan Languages. UNM Press.Hill, J. H. (2011). Subgrouping in Uto-Aztecan. Language Dynamics and Change, 1(2), 241-278. 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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