aboriginal
|ab-o-rig-i-nal|
B2
/ˌæbəˈrɪdʒɪnəl/
original inhabitants
Etymology
Etymology Information
'aboriginal' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'aborigines,' where 'ab-' meant 'from' and 'origo' meant 'origin.'
Historical Evolution
'aborigines' transformed into the English word 'aboriginal' through Middle English.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'original inhabitants,' and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a member of the original people to inhabit an area.
The aboriginals have lived in this region for thousands of years.
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Adjective 1
relating to the original inhabitants of a region.
The aboriginal culture of Australia is rich and diverse.
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