Macro-Andean is a speculative proposal byKaufman (2007) linking languages of the northern Andes.

Kaufman (1990) found lexical support for proposals linking theJivaro–Cahuapanan families as suggested by Swadesh and others. By 2007 he had tentatively addedSaparo–Yawan, which is itself provisional, andBora–Witoto.

Kaufman (2007) posits the following membership. The unclassified languagesUrarina,Puelche,Sabela,Taushiro,Omurano are included in the Kawapanan and Yawan branches.

• Kaufman, Terrence. 2007.Atlas of the World's Languages. 2nd edition.

• Kaufman's Macro-Andean atMultiTree

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