Lapplander (Noun)
Meaning
A member of an indigenous nomadic people living in northern Scandinavia and herding reindeer.
Classification
Nouns denoting people.
Examples
- The traditional way of life of the Lapplander is closely tied to the reindeer herds they tend.
- A Lapplander family traveled to the annual festival in Rovaniemi to sell their handicrafts and socialize with others from their community.
- Due to climate change, many Lapplanders are facing challenges in finding food for their reindeer, threatening their traditional way of life.
- Lapplanders have lived in harmony with the Arctic environment for centuries, developing a rich cultural heritage based on their nomadic lifestyle.
- In an effort to preserve their cultural heritage, the government established programs to support the education and entrepreneurship of young Lapplanders.