However, in English, "inuksuk" most commonly refers to a stone structure built by Inuit people. These structures are typically piled up in a human-like form and have been used for various purposes, such as:
* Navigation markers: Inuksuit (plural of inuksuk) could help guide people across vast landscapes.
* Hunting traps: Some inuksuit were designed to funnel animals towards a specific location.
* Communication: They could be used to signal to others, similar to cairns.
* Ceremonial purposes: Inuksuit sometimes had spiritual significance.
So, while the literal meaning of "inuksuk" is "person", its most common English usage refers to the stone structures.