Meaning of the word eskimo in English

What does eskimo mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

eskimo

US /ˈes.kə.moʊ/
UK /ˈes.kɪ.məʊ/

Noun

a member of an indigenous people inhabiting northern Canada, Alaska, Greenland, and eastern Siberia, often referred to as Inuit or Yupik

Example:
The traditional lifestyle of the Eskimo people is adapted to the Arctic environment.
Many prefer the terms Inuit or Yupik over Eskimo.
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