aboriginal

pronunciation

How to pronounce aboriginal in British English: UK [ˌæbəˈrɪdʒənl]word uk audio image

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  • Adjective:
    being or composed of people inhabiting a region from the beginning
    having existed from the beginning; in an earliest or original stage or state

Word Origin

aboriginal (adj.)
1660s, "first, earliest," especially in reference to inhabitants of lands colonized by Europeans, from aborigines (see aborigine) + -al (1); specific Australian sense is from 1820. The noun is attested from 1767. Related: Aboriginally.

Example

1. Aboriginal children play in pitjantjatjara , australia .
2. Not all aboriginal groups saw the japanese as their chief oppressors .
3. Dissatisfaction with the government is now mobilising the aboriginal youth vote .
4. The increase in aboriginal involvement stems mainly from canada 's rapid economic growth .
5. Aboriginal anger forced mr trudeau to climb down .

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