esquimau

• Substantivo que designa um membro dos povos indígenas do Ártico; atualmente considerado datado e frequentemente substituído pelos termos preferidos 'inuit' ou 'yupik', conforme o grupo específico.

A noun referring to a member of an Indigenous Arctic people, now considered outdated and often replaced by the preferred term 'Inuit' or 'Yupik' depending on the specific group.

nome próprio

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 The term is considered outdated and often offensive; the preferred self-designation is Inuit (meaning 'the people').

   Povo Indígena do Ártico

   • 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.

   Sinônimoseskimoinuit

2. Arctic LanguageC1formal

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

   Língua esquimó

   • 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.

   Sinônimoseskimo