What is another word for evenk?
Pronunciation: [ˈiːvənk] (IPA) 
Evenk is the name of an indigenous group of people that inhabit the vast Eastern Siberian region of Russia. The word Evenk refers to the ethnicity of these people and their culture. There are several other words that can be used interchangeably with Evenk. The Evenks are also known as the Tungus, Lamut, and Orochen. They are also referred to as the Solon which means "reindeer people." The name "Tungus" is derived from the Evenki word "Tunguz," which means "man living in a tent." Thus, all of these words refer to the same group of people with their unique culture, language, and traditions.
