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EskimoAlgonquian term for Arctic peoples meaning ‘eater of raw meat’, now considered offensive. See Inuit. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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When most people think of Eskimos, they think of igloos. Village chief Gary Kompkoff is vice chairman of the corporation, but no other villagers and only a handful of Eskimos are even employed on these projects. Native Inupiat Eskimos are keenly aware of atmospheric changes causing thinning ice and increased fog during whaling season. |
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