kashim

American  

[kash-im, kah-shim] / ˈkæʃ ɪm, ˈkɑ ʃɪm /

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.

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Etymology

Origin of kashim

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.

From Barron's

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".

From BBC

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

From BBC

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

From BBC

On his second day in office Nigeria’s Vice-President Kashim Shettima referred to "the fuel subsidy scam" being "an albatross around the neck of the economy".

From BBC