Meaning
Eskimo, Inuit
- a member of the indigenous peoples inhabiting northern circumpolar regions
- the language spoken by Eskimo-Aleut peoples
In a sentence
Il documentario illustra le antiche tradizioni di caccia degli eschimesi.
The documentary illustrates the ancient hunting traditions of the Eskimo people.
Un eschimese del posto ha guidato la spedizione scientifica attraverso i ghiacci.
A local Inuit guided the scientific expedition across the ice.
Gli eschimesi hanno sviluppato tecniche uniche per sopravvivere al freddo estremo.
The Inuit developed unique techniques to survive the extreme cold.
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| eschimese | singular |
| eschimesi | plural |
Usage notes
- The singular form ends in -e for both genders; plural is 'eschimesi'.
- Like in English, 'inuit' is increasingly preferred in anthropological and respectful contexts.