Sami
The indigenous Finno-Ugric people inhabiting the Arctic area of Sápmi, which encompasses northern Norway, Sweden, Finland, and the Kola Peninsula of Russia.
| Term | Origin | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Laplander | The Sámi (Saami/Sámi) are known for wearing patchwork clothing, which is what "lap" means. It is used across northern Scandinavia and is equivalent to calling an Inuit an "Eskimo." | |
| Lapp | An old Norwegian name for the Sámi that is now considered derogatory. (The Sámi are a people living in northern Scandinavia.). |