1. a stone structure built by Inuit peoples, typically in the shape of a human figure, used as a landmark, hunting aid, or marker
Usage: plural: inuksuit or inuksuits; from Inuktitut; also spelled inukshuk

Examples

• The inuksuit stood on the hilltop, guiding travelers across the Arctic landscape.
• Ancient inuksuit were built by Inuit hunters to direct caribou toward waiting hunters.
• The Olympic symbol features an inuksuit, representing Canada's Arctic heritage.
• Hikers found an inuksuit marking the trail through the remote tundra.
• Many inuksuit still stand today as monuments to Inuit culture and ingenuity.