Saame (Noun)
Meaning 1
A member of an indigenous nomadic people living in northern Scandinavia and herding reindeer.
Classification
Nouns denoting people.
Examples
- The Saami community struggled to maintain their traditional way of life amidst increasing urbanization and modernization.
- Their rich cultural heritage was reflected in the vibrant colors and intricate patterns of the Saami clothing and handicrafts on display.
- Due to language barriers and lack of representation, many Saami people felt disfranchised from the decision-making process affecting their lands.
- During her visit, the anthropologist had the privilege of participating in a traditional Saami ritual, led by the elderly shaman.
- Efforts were made to implement language education and cultural programs to provide quality education for Saami children in the region.
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Meaning 2
The language of nomadic Lapps in northern Scandinavia and the Kola Peninsula.
Classification
Nouns denoting communicative processes and contents.
Examples
- Saame is spoken by approximately 70,000 people in northern Scandinavia and the Kola Peninsula.
- The Saame language has six main varieties, but there is no single standardized form used by all speakers.
- In Norway, Saame is one of the two officially recognized indigenous languages spoken in the country.
- Some schools in northern Sweden offer Saame as a secondary language course for students.
- Saame, also known as Lappish or Sami, belongs to the Uralic language family.