Innuit
Americannoun
noun
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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
Innuit, Innuit! man, man;" and when they hoisted their colours there was a general cry of "Kablunat, Kablunat!
From The Moravians in Labrador by Anonymous
“The Innuit have big understandings,” said Simek, with a bland smile, describing a great circle with his outspread arms; “do not fear to try them.”
From Red Rooney The Last of the Crew by Ballantyne, R. M. (Robert Michael)
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)
We agree with the Innuit who live on the east coast opposite us.
From The Moravians in Labrador by Anonymous
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