Eskimo (noun)

1. A member of a group of indigenous peoples who live in Arctic regions of Alaska, Canada, Greenland, and Siberia.
2. A term used to refer to the indigenous peoples of the Arctic region.

Origin:

The word eskimo comes from the cree word "askimo" meaning "eaters of raw meat" or "eaters of raw fish".

Examples:

1. The Eskimo culture is known for their intricate art and storytelling.
2. Eskimo people traditionally relied on hunting and fishing for survival.
3. The government's attempts to assimilate the Eskimo population have been widely criticized.
4. The Eskimo people have been living in the Arctic for thousands of years.
5. The Eskimo's snow houses, called igloos, are built to withstand the harsh arctic weather.