Iqaluit
[ ih-kah-loo-it, ee-kah-loo-eet ]
/ ɪˈkɑ lu ɪt, iˈkɑ luˌit /
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noun
the capital of Nunavut, Canada, in SE Baffin Island.
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Formerly Frobisher Bay.
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How to use Iqaluit in a sentence
The Pope will visit Edmonton, Quebec and Iqaluit, three culturally significant locations with large Indigenous population, on his trip.
What to Know About the Pope’s Visit to Canada and Apology to Indigenous Communities|Anisha Kohli|July 23, 2022|TimeThe royal couple are currently in Ottawa, and tomorrow will set out for Nunavut, in Iqaluit, which sounds very far north indeed.
British Dictionary definitions for Iqaluit
Iqaluit
/ (ɪˈkælʊɪt) /
noun
a town in N Canada, capital of Nunavut. Pop: 5236 (2001)Former name: Frobisher Bay
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