noun
Uncommon
Inuit
IHN-yoo-iht
Inuit (noun) means a member of an Indigenous people of Arctic Canada, Alaska, and Greenland. Example: “The Inuit have lived in the Arctic for thousands of years.”
noun
1
A member of an Indigenous people of Arctic Canada, Alaska, and Greenland.
"The Inuit have lived in the Arctic for thousands of years."
adj
1
Relating to the Inuit people, their language, or their culture.
"The museum displayed traditional Inuit clothing and tools."
How to use Inuit
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishThe preferred term for the Indigenous Arctic peoples once commonly (and now less appropriately) called "Eskimo."
When to use it
The preferred and respectful term today; avoid "Eskimo" outside historical or Alaskan-specific contexts.
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Word forms
- Plural
- Inuits
- Comparative
- more Inuit
- Superlative
- most Inuit
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Etymology
From Inuktitut ᐃᓄᐃᑦ (inuit), meaning "the people," singular ᐃᓄᒃ (inuk, "person").
Synonyms
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Esquimau
Eskimo
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Rhymes for Inuit
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What does “Inuit” mean?
The word “Inuit” means a member of an Indigenous people of Arctic Canada, Alaska, and Greenland. In plain terms, the preferred term for the Indigenous Arctic peoples once commonly (and now less appropriately) called "Eskimo.".
How do you pronounce “Inuit”?
“Inuit” is pronounced IHN-yoo-iht (/ˈɪnjuːɪt/ in IPA).
How do you use “Inuit” in a sentence?
Here is “Inuit” used in a sentence: “The Inuit have lived in the Arctic for thousands of years.”
What part of speech is “Inuit”?
Depending on how it is used, “Inuit” can be a noun and an adjective.
Is “Inuit” a common word?
“Inuit” is an uncommon word in modern English.
How many meanings does “Inuit” have?
“Inuit” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a member of an Indigenous people of Arctic Canada, Alaska, and Greenland.
