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Brazilian Sign Language

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Brazilian Sign Language is the sign language used by deaf communities across Brazil. It is commonly known by the short name Libras, and is also variously abbreviated LSB, LGB or LSCB.

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3,000,000 1
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1. Brazilian Sign Language (Wikidata)
Wikimedia FoundationWikidata number of speakers (P1098) statement (EntityId 332786): 3000000
Quote, Wikidata number of speakers (P1098) statement (EntityId 332786): 3000000
Wikidata item Q3436689, property P1098 (number of speakers): 3000000, point in time 2013-00-00 (normal rank, non-deprecated)
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