Inupiaq

I nu pi aq |iˈn (y )o͞opēˌak ɪˈnjupiæk |(also Inupiat |-ˌat |, Inupik |iˈn (y )o͞opik |) ▶noun ( pl. Inupiat ) 1 a member of a group of the Eskimo people inhabiting northwestern Alaska. 2 the language of this people. ▶adjective of or relating to this people or their language. ORIGIN Inupiaq, from inuk ‘person ’ + piaq ‘genuine. ’ usage: See usage at Inuit .

Inupiaq

Inupiaq |ɪˈnuːpɪak |(also Inupiat |-pɪat |, Inupik |-pɪk |) ▶noun ( pl. same ) 1 a member of a group of Inuit people inhabiting northern Alaska. 2 [ mass noun ] the Inuit language. ▶adjective relating to the Inupiaq or their language. ORIGIN Inuit, from inuk ‘person ’ + piaq ‘genuine ’.