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by legostormtroopr 1774 days ago
Eskimo refers to more ethnic groups than just the Inuit and is perfectly acceptable when refering to circumpolar groups outside of the US & Canada.

Eskimo isn't an offensive word, and is only considered inappropriate when its used to refer to Inuit peoples. Which this isn't.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eskimo

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The linked Wikipedia article [1] states that there are three cultural groups and all of them have individuals who consider “Eskimo” somewhat to rather to very offensive.

[1]: at this time.