Innuit
Americannoun
plural
Innuits,plural
Innuitnoun
Example Sentences
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In my seventy-two years on earth I had never met an Innuit and never imagined that I would.
From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela
The word in use among the Eskimos to designate themselves is Innuit, meaning people, or the people, in the sense that in their own estimation they are of more importance than all other peoples.
From North America by Russell, Israel C. (Cook)
Such is the normal winter dress of the Innuit women; and the summer costume, while less characteristic, varies but little in general form from that of the colder months.
From Women of America Woman: In all ages and in all countries Vol. 10 (of 10) by Larus, John Rouse
W'en I com' way from de Innuit, I fin' um.
From Connie Morgan in the Fur Country by Hendryx, James B. (James Beardsley)
The Innuit are, on the whole, a gentle people, driven by the relentless need and severity of their lives into close and peaceful companionship.
From The Catholic World; Volume I, Issues 1-6 A Monthly Eclectic Magazine by Rameur, E.
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