esquimau

• Nom désignant un membre des peuples autochtones de l'Arctique, aujourd'hui considéré comme vieilli ou parfois péjoratif et souvent remplacé par le terme préféré 'Inuit' ou 'Yupik' selon le groupe spécifique.

A noun referring to a member of an Indigenous Arctic people, now considered outdated and often replaced by the preferred term 'Inuit' or 'Yupik' depending on the specific group.

nom propre

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 The term is considered outdated and often offensive; the preferred self-designation is Inuit (meaning 'the people').

   Esquimau (peuple autochtone de l'Arctique)

   • 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.

   Synonymeseskimoinuit

2. Arctic LanguageC1formal

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

   langue esquimaude

   • 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.

   Synonymeseskimo