[ɪk]

Definitions

1. noun

A suffix used to form nouns indicating a place or a person, often used in combination with other elements.

“The suffix ‘ik’ in the word ‘Inuit’ refers to the people of the Arctic region.”

2. suffix

A grammatical element used to form nouns by adding to the end of another word, often with specific meanings or functions.

“The suffix ‘ik’ is used in various languages to form nouns denoting places, people, or things.”