saami

proper noun

A noun referring to a member of an indigenous nomadic people living in northern Scandinavia and herding reindeer, or the language spoken by this people.

• 🇷🇺Существительное, обозначающее представителя коренного кочевого народа, живущего в северной Скандинавии и занимающегося оленеводством, или язык, на котором говорит этот народ.

1. Indigenous People B2 formal

   A member of an indigenous group traditionally living in northern Scandinavia, Finland, and the Kola Peninsula, known for reindeer herding.

   • The Saami have a rich cultural heritage tied to the Arctic.
   • Many Saami still practice traditional reindeer herding.
   • The Saami parliament works to protect their rights and culture.

   🇷🇺Коренной народ

   Synonyms: lappsami

2. Language B2 formal

   The Uralic language spoken by the Saami people, with several distinct dialects across the region.

   • She is learning to speak Saami to connect with her heritage.
   • There are nine living Saami languages, some critically endangered.
   • The Saami language has official status in some parts of Norway.

   🇷🇺Саамский язык

   Synonyms: lapplappishsami

• saami plural form
• saami's possessive plural form
• saami's possessive singular form