Lapp etymology

Etymology

The word "Lapp" is derived from the Old Norse word "Lappr", which was used to refer to the Sami people of northern Scandinavia. The term is believed to originate from the Proto-Germanic word "lappô", meaning "border" or "frontier," as the Sami people lived on the northernmost border of the Germanic-speaking world.

Meaning

When used in relation to the Sami people, the term "Lapp" refers to:

• An individual of Sami ancestry (whether or not they currently live in Sápmi)
• A member of one of the Sami ethnic groups, primarily the North, South, Lule, and Pite Sami peoples
• The collective indigenous people of Sápmi (the traditional Sami homeland in northern Norway, Sweden, Finland, and northwestern Russia)

Origin

The term "Lapp" has been used for centuries to refer to the Sami people. However, it is important to note that the Sami people have their own self-designations, such as:

• Sámi: The most common collective term used by the Sami people to refer to themselves
• Lule Sami: The self-designation of the Lule Sami people
• Pite Sami: The self-designation of the Pite Sami people
• Southern Sami: The self-designation of the Southern Sami people

The use of the term "Lapp" has been criticized by some Sami people as it can be perceived as derogatory or outdated. However, others recognize it as a historical term that still holds significance in certain contexts.

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