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Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   A structure of piled stones, used as a landmark and traditionally constructed by the Inuit, often resembling a humanoid figure.

   "The Nunavut Territory flag bears a rendering of an inukshuk in the form of a crucifix."

Example

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"The Nunavut Territory flag bears a rendering of an inukshuk in the form of a crucifix."

Etymology

From Inuktitut ᐃᓄᒃᓱᒃ (inoksok, “in the likeness of a human”).

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