Sami
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Noun — A member of the indigenous people of the far north of Scandinavia and Russia, traditionally associated with reindeer herding.
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Etymology
From Sápmi, the Sami's own name for their homeland and people, of uncertain deeper origin.
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What does “Sami” mean?
The word “Sami” means a member of the indigenous people of the far north of Scandinavia and Russia, traditionally associated with reindeer herding. In plain terms, the indigenous Arctic people of Norway, Sweden, Finland, and Russia, or anything belonging to them.
How do you pronounce “Sami”?
“Sami” is pronounced SAH-mee (/ˈsɑːmi/ in IPA).
How do you use “Sami” in a sentence?
Here is “Sami” used in a sentence: “The exhibition told the history of the Sami and their reindeer herds.”
What part of speech is “Sami”?
Depending on how it is used, “Sami” can be a noun and an adjective.
Is “Sami” a common word?
“Sami” is an uncommon word in modern English.
How many meanings does “Sami” have?
“Sami” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a member of the indigenous people of the far north of Scandinavia and Russia, traditionally associated with reindeer herding.