Esquimau

/'eskimou/
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Definition
  1. Noun:
    • A member of an Indigenous people inhabiting Arctic regions: "Esquimau" refers to a person belonging to the group of peoples traditionally living in northern Canada, Greenland, Alaska, and eastern Siberia. This term is now often considered outdated or offensive, with "Inuit" and other specific group names being preferred.
    • The language spoken by these peoples: "Esquimau" can also refer to the languages spoken by these Arctic peoples, which include the Inuit and Yupik language families.
Usage Examples
  • Noun (Person):
  • Noun (Language):
Advanced Usage
  • The term "Esquimau" is an older French-derived spelling of the word "Eskimo." In contemporary academic and social contexts, the use of "Eskimo" is often discouraged for its perceived derogatory etymology (meaning "eaters of raw flesh"). The preferred terms are the specific self-designations used by the peoples, such as Inuit (in Canada and Greenland), Yupik, Iñupiat, and others.
Variants and Related Words
  • Eskimo: The more common English spelling of the same term, now also considered outdated by many.
  • Inuit: The term used by many of the Indigenous peoples of the North American Arctic to refer to themselves, meaning "the people." This is the preferred and respectful term in most contexts today.
  • Yupik: Refers to the Indigenous peoples and languages of southwestern Alaska and the Russian Far East.
Synonyms
  • Inuit: (Preferred synonym for the people in many regions)
  • Arctic Indigenous peoples: (A broader, descriptive term)
Notes on Usage
  • It is crucial to be aware of the sensitive history of the term "Esquimau"/"Eskimo." When referring to these cultures or peoples, using the specific, preferred names they use for themselves is a sign of respect and accuracy. The term may still be found in historical texts or older anthropological works.
Noun
  1. the language spoken by the Eskimo
  2. a member of a people inhabiting the Arctic (northern Canada or Greenland or Alaska or eastern Siberia); the Algonquians called them Eskimo (`eaters of raw flesh') but they call themselves the Inuit (`the people')

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