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Laplander, Lapp, Sami

A writing tip on using the term Sami rather than Laplander or Lapp.
The Indigenous people of northern Scandinavia now prefer to be called Sami rather than Lapps or Laplanders. Sami is both a singular and a plural noun and can be used as an adjective as well. Our guide on the reindeer-sledding trip was a Sami. The Sami live in the area once known as Lapland. Education in the Sami language is fundamental to the survival of the Sami culture.
Source: Writing Tips Plus (English language problems and rules)
Number of views: 2,049

landed immigrant, permanent resident

A writing tip on the difference between the terms landed immigrant and permanent resident.
The term landed immigrant has been replaced in Canadian immigration law by the term permanent resident. Giorgio was proud when he became a landed immigrant in Canada in the 1960s. His nephew Pietro received notice of his permanent resident status in June 2000.
Source: Writing Tips Plus (English language problems and rules)
Number of views: 1,354

Kurd, Kurdish

A writing tip on how to use the words Kurd and Kurdish.
The Kurds are a people who live in Turkey, Iran, Iraq, Syria, Armenia and Azerbaijan. The Kurds have no recognized country to call their own. Kurds speak Kurdish, a language of the West Iranian group. Kurdish is also an adjective. Canada’s Kurdish community is small and concentrated in urban areas.
Source: Writing Tips Plus (English language problems and rules)
Number of views: 1,111

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