samoyede

/ˈsæməˌjɛd/
noun
  1. A member of a group of Indigenous peoples of northern Siberia, traditionally known for reindeer herding and nomadic lifestyle.
    • The Samoyede people have a rich cultural tradition of storytelling.
    • The Samoyede language family includes several distinct dialects.
    • Anthropologists have studied the Samoyede's adaptation to Arctic life.
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