permiak

/pərˈmeɪ.æk/

Definitions

1. noun

A permiak is a member of the Samoyedic branch of the Uralic peoples, indigenous to northern parts of Russia, particularly the Yamalo-Nenets Autonomous Okrug and the Murmansk Oblast.

“The permiak community has worked hard to preserve their traditional language and customs.”

Synonyms

  • Samoyed
  • Uralian

Antonyms

  • Siberian
  • Tungusic