What is the politically correct term for an Eskimo?

Answer 1

The word "Eskimo" is commonly used in Alaska to refer to all Inuit and Yupik people of the world, this name however is considered derogatory in many other places. Given by non-Inuit people and was said to mean "eater of raw meat." Many linguists now believe that the word "Eskimo" is derived from an Ojibwa word meaning "to net snowshoes." However, the people of Canada and Greenland prefer other names. "Inuit," meaning "people," is used in most of Canada, and the language is called "Inuktitut" in eastern Canada although other local designations are used. The Inuit people of Greenland refer to themselves as "Greenlanders" or "Kalaallit" in their language and means "people
If in Canada use the term Inuit as Eskimo is seen as derogatory. Most tribes elsewhere still accept Eskimo, except for those in Greenland, who prefer Greenlanders.

Answer 2

The word "Eskimo" is commonly used in Alaska to refer to all Inuit and Yupik people of the world, this name however is considered derogatory in many other places. Given by non-Inuit people and was said to mean "eater of raw meat." Many linguists now believe that the word "Eskimo" is derived from an Ojibwa word meaning "to net snowshoes." However, the people of Canada and Greenland prefer other names. "Inuit," meaning "people," is used in most of Canada, and the language is called "Inuktitut" in eastern Canada although other local designations are used. The Inuit people of Greenland refer to themselves as "Greenlanders" or "Kalaallit" in their language and means "people
If in Canada use the term Inuit as Eskimo is seen as derogatory. Most tribes elsewhere still accept Eskimo, except for those in Greenland, who prefer Greenlanders.

Answer 3

Most people now think Native American is the politically correct name for the First Peoples. However, it depends upon with whom you are speaking. Some of us prefer American Indian, First Peoples, First Nations, etc. If you were to ask us we would most likely tell you our tribal name such as Northern Cheyenne, Teton or Pequot rather than Indian or Native American. Truthfully, we would most likely refer to ourselves as our given name such as Joseph,Donna or Blake.

Answer 4

Alaskan Native