: caribou—used especially for one of the Old World
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a large herd of reindeer
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Others have also flagged concerns about the relationship between resource extraction and community sustainability, particularly regarding the potential impact on indigenous Sami reindeer herding and culture.—Sam Meredith, CNBC, 29 Dec. 2025 Attending lectures is a popular pastime onboard, with experts sharing their knowledge of wildlife including polar bears, walrus, and reindeer, as well as geology, history, and workshops on photography.—Kristen E. Pope, Travel + Leisure, 29 Dec. 2025 Just two days prior, Carey gave fans a further glimpse into her family’s Christmas Eve celebrations by sharing a snapshot of the trio posing alongside Santa Claus and a reindeer outside of one of her estates.—Desiree Anello, PEOPLE, 27 Dec. 2025 In one image, Garten is riding a reindeer and wearing Santa's sleeveless clothes.—Marissa Meador, IndyStar, 26 Dec. 2025 See All Example Sentences for reindeer
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Etymology
Middle English reindere, from Old Norse hreinn reindeer + Middle English deer animal, deer
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