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Chimila (Shimizya) is a Chibchan language of Colombia spoken by the Chimilas. At one time the Malibu languages were grouped with Chimila before Chimila was considered a Chibchan language.The Cesar name of the Cesar River and Cesar Department is an adaptation from the Chimila indigenous word Chet-tzar or Zazare (calm water) into Spanish in reference to the Cesar River.Guatapurí derives from the Chimila for cold water and provides the name of the Guatapurí River.

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