What language do the Garifuna people of Belize speak?

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The Garifuna people of Belize speak the Garifuna language, which is an Arawakan language.12

While the name "Garifuna" suggests a connection to the Cariban languages, the language is primarily derived from the speech of the aboriginal Arawak people. In addition to their native tongue, most Garifuna people in Belize are multilingual and generally also speak English or Spanish.12