Esquimaux (en. Eskimos)

/ɛs.kə.mɔ/

Synonyms

Use of the term in an outdated or pejorative manner in certain contexts.

He used the word 'eskimos' without knowing that it is sometimes offensive.

Il a utilisé le mot 'esquimaux' sans savoir qu'il est parfois offensant.

Informal term used to refer to people living in cold regions.

They often refer to their friends living in Canada as 'eskimos'.

Ils appellent souvent leurs amis vivant au Canada des 'esquimaux'.