Sami

The term is used both as a proper noun to identify individuals and as an adjective to describe cultural artifacts, languages, or traditions. It replaces the older, now considered derogatory term "Lapp," which was imposed by outsiders and is generally avoided in respectful, modern discourse.

As a noun, the word refers to a member of the indigenous group. While it can be used in the singular, it is frequently encountered in the plural to describe the collective ethnic group. In an adjective capacity, it typically precedes nouns like culture, parliament, or heritage to specify the ethnic origin.