Lapp (Noun)
Meaning 1
The language of nomadic Lapps in northern Scandinavia and the Kola Peninsula.
Classification
Nouns denoting communicative processes and contents.
Examples
- The Sami people, also known as Lapps, have their own distinct language and culture in northern Scandinavia.
- She studied the Lapp language in an effort to understand the traditions of the indigenous people.
- In Norway, the Lapp language is recognized as an official minority language and is taught in schools.
- Lapp is a Finno-Ugric language, and it has several dialects spoken in different parts of northern Scandinavia.
- Learning Lapp requires a deep understanding of its grammatical and phonological features that differ from other languages.
Synonyms
Hypernyms
Meaning 2
A member of an indigenous nomadic people living in northern Scandinavia and herding reindeer.
Classification
Nouns denoting people.
Examples
- The Lapp herded his reindeer across the frozen tundra with a practiced ease.
- A traditional Lapp dwelling was made of animal hides and wooden frames.
- Lapps have lived in the Arctic regions of Scandinavia for thousands of years.
- The Lapp family migrated seasonally to find food for their reindeer.
- In the winter, the Lapp people would gather around the fire to share stories.