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selkup

 

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Noun selkup has 2 senses
  1. Selkup, Ostyak-Samoyed - one of the people of mixed Ostyak and Samoyed origin in Siberia
    --1 is a kind of Russian
    --1 is a member of Siberia
  2. Selkup, Ostyak-Samoyed - the Uralic language spoken by the Ostyak-Samoyed people
    --2 is a kind of Samoyedic, Samoyed

Definitions from the Web

Selkup

Description:

Selkup refers to a Finno-Ugric ethnic group indigenous to Siberia, primarily inhabiting the Yamal-Nenets Autonomous Okrug in Russia. The term can also be used to describe the language spoken by this ethnic group.

Senses:

1. Noun - Ethnic Group:

The Selkup people are one of the indigenous ethnic groups in Siberia, known for their traditional nomadic way of life and reindeer herding.

Related products: Books about Selkup history

2. Noun - Language:

The Selkup language, which belongs to the Uralic language family, is spoken by the Selkup ethnic group. It is considered an endangered language with approximately 1,400 speakers.

Related products: Books about Selkup language

Sample Sentences:

1. The Selkup people have a rich cultural heritage.

2. Learning the Selkup language requires dedication and perseverance.

3. The Selkup reindeer herders have a deep connection with nature.

4. Researchers are working to document and preserve the Selkup language.

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