Vocabulary Entry

selkup

|noun • adjective

noun

A member of a Finno-Ugric people native to Siberia, especially known for their reindeer herding.

Example Sentences

"The Selkup people have a rich cultural heritage."

"Many Selkup families continue traditional practices in modern times."

"The Selkup language is part of the Uralic language family."

adjective

Example Sentences

"The Selkup language is still spoken by some in remote regions."

"She studied Selkup culture during her anthropology course."

"His research focused on Selkup traditions and customs."