Eskimo
noun
A member of an indigenous people inhabiting the Arctic (northern Canada or Greenland or Alaska or eastern Siberia); known for their ability to survive extreme cold and harsh conditions.
The Eskimos have developed unique skills and tools to survive in the harsh Arctic environment.
Often appears as...
- eskimo dog
- eskimo languages
noun
The family of languages spoken by the Eskimo people.
He learned the Eskimo language while living in Alaska.
Often appears as...
- eskimo language family
- speak eskimo
noun
A member of an indigenous people inhabiting the Arctic (northern Canada or Greenland or Alaska or eastern Siberia); known for their ability to survive extreme cold and harsh conditions.
The Eskimos have developed unique skills and tools to survive in the harsh Arctic environment.
Often appears as...
- eskimo dog
- eskimo languages
noun
The family of languages spoken by the Eskimo people.
He learned the Eskimo language while living in Alaska.
Often appears as...
- eskimo language family
- speak eskimo
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Cultural Sensitivity
Some view 'eskimo' as disrespectful. 'Inuit' is often preferred in Canada and Greenland.
Instead of saying 'Eskimo', many people use 'Inuit' when referring to native Arctic communities.
Pro Tip 2/3Regional Usage
The term is more commonly accepted in Alaska, while other regions might find it outdated or offensive.
Alaskan natives might identify as Eskimo, but others may not.
Pro Tip 3/3Avoid Generalizing
'Eskimo' encompasses diverse groups with distinct cultures and languages, not a single homogenous group.
He was careful not to generalize all Arctic cultures under the term 'Eskimo'.
Pro Tip 1/3Cultural Sensitivity
Some view 'eskimo' as disrespectful. 'Inuit' is often preferred in Canada and Greenland.
Instead of saying 'Eskimo', many people use 'Inuit' when referring to native Arctic communities.
Pro Tip 2/3Regional Usage
The term is more commonly accepted in Alaska, while other regions might find it outdated or offensive.
Alaskan natives might identify as Eskimo, but others may not.
Pro Tip 3/3Avoid Generalizing
'Eskimo' encompasses diverse groups with distinct cultures and languages, not a single homogenous group.
He was careful not to generalize all Arctic cultures under the term 'Eskimo'.
Pro Tip 1/3Cultural Sensitivity
Some view 'eskimo' as disrespectful. 'Inuit' is often preferred in Canada and Greenland.
Instead of saying 'Eskimo', many people use 'Inuit' when referring to native Arctic communities.
Pro Tip 2/3Regional Usage
The term is more commonly accepted in Alaska, while other regions might find it outdated or offensive.
Alaskan natives might identify as Eskimo, but others may not.
Pro Tip 3/3Avoid Generalizing
'Eskimo' encompasses diverse groups with distinct cultures and languages, not a single homogenous group.
He was careful not to generalize all Arctic cultures under the term 'Eskimo'.
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Encoding culture PIPE...
not defined simply based on where they live but the knowledge they have that knowledge they have encodes different understandings of the world this is a term I call ontology in my research ontology czar reflected in language Inuit and eskimo people have over 60
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Sue vs. Wolverine PIPE Life...
Eskimo the river was named because of the amount of Wolverine on it only a porkchop goes after Wolverine whether twenty two so what I think I'm gonna do is I'll get home one grab the 3030 and
Video examples
Encoding culture PIPE...
not defined simply based on where they live but the knowledge they have that knowledge they have encodes different understandings of the world this is a term I call ontology in my research ontology czar reflected in language Inuit and eskimo people have over 60
Video examples
Sue vs. Wolverine PIPE Life...
Eskimo the river was named because of the amount of Wolverine on it only a porkchop goes after Wolverine whether twenty two so what I think I'm gonna do is I'll get home one grab the 3030 and
Example 1 of 2
Quote examples
Annie Dillard
American Author
Eskimo: 'If I did not know about God and sin, would I go to hell?' Priest: 'No, not if you did not know.' Eskimo: 'Then why did you tell me?
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Bjork
Musician
People are always asking me about eskimos, but there are no eskimos in Iceland.
Quote examples
Annie Dillard
American Author
Eskimo: 'If I did not know about God and sin, would I go to hell?' Priest: 'No, not if you did not know.' Eskimo: 'Then why did you tell me?
Quote examples
Bjork
Musician
People are always asking me about eskimos, but there are no eskimos in Iceland.
Example 1 of 2
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