Inuit

Inuit

Inuit (pronounced /ˈɪnjuɪt/ or /ˈɪnuɪt/) are a group of culturally similar indigenous peoples inhabiting the Arctic regions of Greenland, Canada, and Alaska. The Inuit languages are part of the Eskimo-Aleut language family.

Etymology

The word "Inuit" means "the people" in the Inuktitut language. It is a plural noun; the singular is "Inuk". The term "Inuit" has been adopted by the United Nations and is recognized by many international bodies.

Related Terms

• Eskimo: A term used to refer to the Inuit and Yupik people. However, it is considered derogatory by some Inuit people.
• Inuktitut: The language of the Inuit people.
• Igloo: A type of shelter built of snow, traditionally used by the Inuit.
• Kayak: A type of canoe traditionally used by the Inuit for hunting.
• Nunavut: A territory in northern Canada, home to many Inuit people.
• Yupik: A group of indigenous peoples, related to the Inuit, who live in western Alaska and eastern Russia.

See Also

• Indigenous peoples of the Americas
• Culture of the Inuit
• History of the Inuit

External links

• Medical encyclopedia article on Inuit
• Wikipedia's article - Inuit

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