Saami (Noun)
Meaning 1
The language of nomadic Lapps in northern Scandinavia and the Kola Peninsula.
Classification
Nouns denoting communicative processes and contents.
Synonyms
Hypernyms
Meaning 2
A member of an indigenous nomadic people living in northern Scandinavia and herding reindeer.
Classification
Nouns denoting people.
Examples
- The Saami people have traditionally relied on reindeer herding as their primary source of livelihood.
- Many Saami communities continue to live in rural areas of northern Finland, Sweden, and Norway.
- The Saami language and culture are an important part of the region's cultural heritage.
- Efforts have been made to preserve the traditional way of life of the Saami, including their nomadic reindeer herding practices.
- The Saami parliament is a representative body that promotes the interests of the Saami people in Norway.