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esquimau

/ˈɛs.kɪ.məʊ/

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noun

/ˈɛs.kɪ.məʊ/C1formalobsolete
  • ruСуществительное, обозначающее представителя коренного арктического народа, в настоящее время считающееся устаревшим и часто заменяемое предпочтительным термином 'инуит' или 'юпик' в зависимости от конкретной группы.

A noun referring to a member of an Indigenous Arctic people, now considered outdated and often replaced by the preferred term 'Inuit' or 'Yupik' depending on the specific group.

proper noun

  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 The term is considered outdated and often offensive; the preferred self-designation is Inuit (meaning 'the people').

    ruКоренной народ Арктики

    • 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.

    Synonymseskimoinuit

  2. Arctic LanguageC1formal

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

    ruЭскимосский язык

    • 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.

    Synonymseskimo

Forms
  • esquimaux plural form
  • esquimaux' possessive plural form
  • esquimau's possessive singular form