Greenlander

noun

Green·land·er ˈgrēn-lən-dər

-ˌlan-

plural Greenlanders

: a native or inhabitant of Greenland

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1650, in the meaning defined above

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“Greenlander.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Greenlander. Accessed 9 Mar. 2026.

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Last Updated: 24 Feb 2026 - Entry added

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