Eskimo
2 synonyms for Eskimo, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — A member of the indigenous peoples of the Arctic regions of Siberia, Alaska, Canada, and Greenland, including the Inuit and Yupik.
Synonyms
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
Esquimau
Inuit
Etymology
Recorded in English since the 16th century, borrowed via French from an Algonquian-language source, long thought to mean "eater of raw meat" though most linguists now trace it to a word meaning "snowshoe-netter."
Full origin of Eskimo →Frequently asked questions
What does “Eskimo” mean?
The word “Eskimo” means a member of the indigenous peoples of the Arctic regions of Siberia, Alaska, Canada, and Greenland, including the Inuit and Yupik. In plain terms, a general term for Arctic indigenous peoples including the Inuit and Yupik.
How do you pronounce “Eskimo”?
“Eskimo” is pronounced EHS-kih-moh (/ˈɛs.kɪ.moʊ/ in IPA).
How do you use “Eskimo” in a sentence?
Here is “Eskimo” used in a sentence: “The museum exhibit featured traditional Eskimo clothing and tools.”
What part of speech is “Eskimo”?
“Eskimo” is a noun.
Where does the word “Eskimo” come from?
The word “Eskimo” dates back to around 1500 and comes from French. Recorded in English since the 16th century, borrowed via French from an Algonquian-language source, long thought to mean "eater of raw meat" though most linguists now trace it to a word meaning "snowshoe-netter.".
Related words
Husky
the same root as Eskimo
