noun
Eskimo
Refers to the indigenous peoples of the Arctic regions of Greenland, Canada, Alaska, and Siberia. Note that in many contexts 'Inuit' (イヌイット) is preferred, as 'Eskimo' can be considered offensive in Canada and Greenland.
See also: イヌイット
エスキモーの伝統的な生活様式は、厳しい寒さに適応している。
The traditional Eskimo way of life is adapted to the severe cold.
イヌイット is the preferred term in Canada and Greenland, while エスキモー is still widely used in Alaska and Siberia and in historical contexts. イヌイット is more specific and often considered more respectful.
Borrowed from English 'Eskimo', which itself may derive from an Algonquian word meaning 'eaters of raw meat' or from a Montagnais word for 'snowshoe-netter'. The exact origin is uncertain.