aborigine
|ab-o-rig-i-ne|
B2
/ˌæbəˈrɪdʒɪni/
original inhabitants
Etymology
Etymology Information
'aborigine' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'aborigines', where 'ab-' meant 'from' and 'origine' meant 'beginning'.
Historical Evolution
'aborigines' transformed into the English word 'aborigine' and eventually became the modern English word 'aborigine'.
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 indigenous or earliest known population of a region, especially in Australia.
The aborigines of Australia have a rich cultural heritage.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:42