• PEOPLE NAME: AKURIO OF SURINAME


PEID: 16422

ROP: 100197

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Affinity Group: American Peoples

Affinity Bloc: Latin-Caribbean Americans

People Cluster: South American Indigenous

Language: Trió - (tri)

Alternate Name(s): Wayaricuri, Akoerio Akuri Akurijo Akuriyo Akuliyo Wayaricuri Oyaricoulet Triomete, Wama, Wama, Akuriô

Primary Religion: Christianity - Protestantism

Country: Suriname

Also found in: Brazil

Population: 70

Global Population: 110


PEID: 16422

ROP: 100197

Progress of the Gospel: No Longer Unreached

Global Status of Evangelical Christianity: 10% or Greater Evangelical


Overview: The Akurio of Suriname, numbering 70, are No Longer Unreached. They are part of the South American Indigenous people cluster within the Latin-Caribbean Americans affinity bloc. Globally, this group totals 110 in 2 countries. Their primary language is Trió. The primary religion practiced by the Akurio is Protestant Christianity, a tradition that emerged from the Protestant Reformation. Protestants reject the idea of papal supremacy, instead stressing the authority of scripture alone, justification by faith alone, and salvation through Christ alone.


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