esquimau

• Substantiv, das eine Person des indigenen arktischen Volkes bezeichnet; heute gilt der Begriff als veraltet und wird je nach Gruppe durch die bevorzugten Bezeichnungen 'Inuit' oder 'Yupik' ersetzt.

A noun referring to a member of an Indigenous Arctic people, now considered outdated and often replaced by the preferred term 'Inuit' or 'Yupik' depending on the specific group.

Eigenname

1. Indigenous Arctic PeopleB2formal

   A member of a group of indigenous peoples inhabiting the Arctic regions of northern Canada, Greenland, Alaska, and eastern Siberia. The term is considered outdated and often offensive; the preferred self-designation is Inuit (meaning 'the people').

   Indigenes Volk der Arktis

   • The term 'Esquimau' is now largely replaced by 'Inuit' in modern usage.
   • Historically, the Esquimau people were known for their skill in hunting and survival in harsh climates.
   • Many Esquimau communities have preserved their traditional arts and storytelling.

   Synonymeeskimoinuit

2. Arctic LanguageC1formal

   The language spoken by the Inuit and Yupik peoples, belonging to the Eskimo-Aleut language family.

   Eskimo-Sprachen

   • The Esquimau language has several distinct dialects across the Arctic region.
   • Linguists study the Esquimau language for its unique grammatical structure.
   • Efforts are being made to revitalize the Esquimau language among younger generations.

   Synonymeeskimo