saame

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Definition
  1. Noun:
    • A member of an indigenous nomadic people living in northern Scandinavia and herding reindeer: "Saame" refers to an individual belonging to the Sámi people, traditionally reindeer herders in the Arctic regions of Norway, Sweden, Finland, and Russia's Kola Peninsula.
    • The language of nomadic Lapps in northern Scandinavia and the Kola Peninsula: "Saame" also refers to the Sámi languages, a group of Uralic languages spoken by the Sámi people.
Usage Examples

  • Noun (referring to a person):

    • The Saame have a rich cultural heritage based on reindeer herding.
    • She is a Saame who teaches traditional crafts.

  • Noun (referring to the language):

    • He is studying the Northern Saame dialect.
    • Several words in Saame are related to nature and reindeer.
Advanced Usage
  • "Saame" vs. "Sámi": "Saame" is an older or alternative English spelling. The term "Sámi" (or "Sami") is now more common and preferred in contemporary English and by the people themselves to avoid the outdated and sometimes pejorative term "Lapp".
    • The conference focused on Sámi rights, representing the Saame people of the region.
Variants and Related Words

  • Sámi (n): The contemporary and preferred term for both the people and the languages.

    • The Sámi Parliament represents the indigenous people of Norway.

  • Lapp (n): An outdated and often considered derogatory term for the Saame people or their language. Its use is discouraged.

    • The term "Lapp" is being replaced by "Sámi".

  • Sápmi (n): The name for the cultural region traditionally inhabited by the Sámi people.

    • Sápmi spans across the northern parts of four countries.
Synonyms
  • Sámi: The preferred synonym for both the ethnic group and the languages.
  • Lapp (dated/possibly offensive): An older synonym, now largely avoided.
Related Phrases and Contexts

  • Saame culture: Refers to the traditional and modern cultural practices of the Sámi people.

    • Duodji, or Saame handicraft, is an important cultural expression.

  • Saame homeland: Refers to the traditional territories of the Sámi people in northern Fennoscandia.

    • Protecting the Saame homeland is crucial for their way of life.
Noun
  1. the language of nomadic Lapps in northern Scandinavia and the Kola Peninsula
  2. a member of an indigenous nomadic people living in northern Scandinavia and herding reindeer

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