Aboriginal

Definition

Inhabiting or existing in a land from the earliest times or from before the arrival of colonists; indigenous.

Parts of Speech

• Adjective
• Noun

Pronunciation

• IPA Pronunciation:
• American: /ˌæb.əˈrɪdʒ.ə.nəl/
• British: /ˌæb.əˈrɪdʒ.ɪ.nəl/
• Respelling:
• American: ab-uh-RIJ-uh-nuhl
• British: ab-uh-RIJ-ih-nuhl

Etymology

The term originates from the Latin word "ab origine", which means "from the beginning" or "from the origin".

Derivatives

• Aboriginality
• Aboriginalism
• Aborigine
• Aboriginally
• Aboriginalize

Synonyms

• Indigenous
• Native
• First Nations (in specific contexts, e.g., Canada)

Antonyms

• Alien
• Foreign
• Introduced

Usage

• "The Aboriginal cultures of Australia have a rich history spanning tens of thousands of years."
• "He explored the art forms native to the Aboriginal peoples of the region."

Related Terms

• Indigenous
• Tribe
• Pre-colonial
• Ancient
• Original inhabitants

Detailed Definition

Adjective:

• Of or relating to the original inhabitants of a place.
• Example: "The Aboriginal art forms of Australia are deeply connected to the land and its history."
• Being the first of its kind in a region; primitive or native.
• Example: "The plant is aboriginal to this region, growing here long before any other species."

Noun:

• An original inhabitant of a region, especially referring to the indigenous peoples of Australia.
• Example: "The Aboriginals have a cultural history that dates back over 40,000 years."

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