Mapudungun is the language spoken by the Mapuche people, an Indigenous group primarily located in southern Chile and Argentina. It belongs to the Mapudungun language family and is recognized for its unique phonetic and grammatical structure. The language is an essential part of Mapuche culture and identity, encompassing traditional knowledge, stories, and customs. Efforts are ongoing to revitalize and preserve Mapudungun, especially among younger generations, as it faces challenges from dominant languages like Spanish.