Eskimo

This term is widely regarded as offensive or derogatory by many indigenous peoples of the Arctic, particularly the Inuit in Canada and Greenland, who prefer their own endonym. While it may still appear in historical texts or be used in specific regions like Alaska (where the term Yupik is more precise), its use in modern conversation is generally avoided in favor of more culturally sensitive terminology.

As a noun, it refers to an individual, while as an adjective, it describes cultural artifacts, languages, or traditions. Because it functions as a proper adjective derived from a group of people, it is always capitalized.