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 Sami (Saami/S�mi) are known for wearing patchwork clothing, which is what 'lap' means. It's used across northern Scandinavia, and is equivalent to calling an Inuit an 'Eskimo' | |
| Lapp | An old Norwegian name for S�mi that is now considered derogatory. (The S�mi are a people living in Northern Scandinavia) |