kashim

[kash-im, kah-shim]

noun

1. a building traditionally used by the Yupik and Inuit in the Arctic as a community gathering place or as a place where men congregate and socialize.

Word History and Origins

Origin of kashim¹

First recorded in 1850–55, kashim is from the Yupik word qasgiq

Example Sentences

"Cassava is one of the most strategic assets in our agricultural portfolio," Vice President Kashim Shettima said in July.

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The country's vice-president Kashim Shettima responded that his government was "proud" of Badenoch "in spite of her efforts at denigrating her nation of origin".

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Nigeria's Vice-President Kashim Shettima is also in London and will accompany Buhari's remains back to Nigeria.

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On Tuesday, Nigerian Vice-President Kashim Shettima suggested Badenoch could "remove the Kemi from her name" if she was not proud of her "nation of origin".

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Nigeria's Vice-President Kashim Shettima also visited the village following the killings, promising - in conjunction with the state government - justice and financial compensation.

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