Eskimo
Eskimo (noun) means a member of the indigenous peoples of the Arctic regions of Siberia, Alaska, Canada, and Greenland, including the Inuit and Yupik. Example: “The museum exhibit featured traditional Eskimo clothing and tools.”
How to use Eskimo
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA general term for Arctic indigenous peoples including the Inuit and Yupik.
Many people today prefer more specific terms such as "Inuit" or "Yupik," or the name of the particular group, since "Eskimo" is considered outdated or offensive by some, especially in Canada and Greenland.
Word forms
more Eskimo comparative, Eskimo plural, Eskimos plural, Eskimoes plural, most Eskimo superlative
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The museum exhibit featured traditional _____ clothing and tools.
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."
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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.".