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igloo Synonyms
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• noun (Context 1)
A dome-shaped dwelling built from blocks of solid snow, traditionally used by Inuit and other indigenous peoples of the Arctic regions as a temporary winter home or hunting shelter.
Usage Example
"The hunters constructed a small snowhouse to protect themselves from the freezing Arctic winds overnight."
Strongest
snowhouse
Weak
shelter
hut
• noun (Context 2)
Any house or dwelling place, regardless of the construction material, particularly when referring to Inuit cultural contexts.
Usage Example
"In modern Inuktitut, the word house is used to refer to a contemporary wooden house just as easily as a traditional snow dwelling."
Strong
house
dwelling
home
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