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Q: Do Inuit people consider the name Eskimo insulting?
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They are called the inuit people.


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The word "Eskimo" is not acceptable in many areas of the North. It is still used in Alaska to refer to the state's Arctic peoples in general, whether or not they are Eskimos culturally or linguistically. For example, while the Yupik people of the west prefer to be called "Yup'ik", they do not generally object to being called "Eskimo", but they resent being called "Inuit". Many Canadian Inuit consider the name "Eskimo" to be derogatory.


What is the correct term for the people commonly known as Eskimos?

Inuit although they are not in full agreement on that matter. Most consider the term Eskimo as pejorative or a put down.


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in Inuit/Eskimo.


What is a synonym for Inuit?

Eskimo


Which Native American group were also called the Eskimo?

Inuit and Yupik people are sometimes called Eskimo. By the way, this is a derogatory word.


A word that means people of the north?

nordic. maybe also eskimo, inuit and lapps.


What are people who live in the Arctic called?

Eskimos, Laplanders, Inuit, Yupik, Russians


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What is the synonym for Arctic Indian?

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