What is another word for esquimau?

Pronunciation: [ˈɛskwɪmˌa͡ʊ] (IPA)

The term "esquimau" has been considered offensive, and replaced with more appropriate synonyms. One commonly used synonym is "Inuit," which refers to the indigenous people of Canada and Greenland. The word "Yupik" is also frequently used alongside Inuit and refers to the indigenous people living in Alaska. Some other synonyms for esquimau include Alaskan Native, Eskaleut, and Kalaallit. While it's important to be mindful of the use of language and avoid offensive terms, it's also important to recognize and acknowledge the identities and cultures of these peoples. Using appropriate synonyms is a small but meaningful way to show respect for the Inuit and Yupik communities.

Synonyms for Esquimau:

What are the hypernyms for Esquimau?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.
  • Other hypernyms:

    Native Americans, indigenous people, Arctic Inuit, Arctic people.

Usage examples for Esquimau

A Tale of esquimau Land.
"The Wreckers of Sable Island"
J. Macdonald Oxley
I will adopt the customs and manners of any country; I will dress in furs with a seal-skin cap, and eat blubber like an esquimau, or turn myself into an Indian squaw; would you like to have me for a squaw, Monsieur Horace?
"My Little Lady"
Eleanor Frances Poynter
In two days four whalers passed near enough for them to see, yet failed to see them, but finally their frantic signals attracted attention, and they were picked up-not only the original nineteen who had begun the drift six months earlier, but one new and helpless passenger, for one of the esquimau women had given birth to a child while on the ice.
"American Merchant Ships and Sailors"
Willis J. Abbot

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