Etymology
The term "Inuit" comes from the Inuktitut word "inuk," which means "person" or "human being." It is the plural form of "inuk," which is "inuktitut" for "person." Hence, "Inuit" literally means "the people."
Meaning
The term "Inuit" is used to refer to the indigenous peoples who inhabit the Arctic regions of Canada, Alaska, Greenland, and Chukotka (Russia). They are known for their traditional way of life, which includes hunting, fishing, and gathering.
Origin
The term "Inuit" was first used by European explorers and traders in the 16th century. They used the word to refer to the indigenous people they encountered in the Arctic regions. The Inuit themselves did not use the term to refer to themselves until the 20th century, when it became a symbol of their cultural and political identity.
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