aboriginal
ˌæbəˈrɪʤənəl
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Definition of aboriginal - Reverso English Dictionary

Adjective

1.
culturerelating to the original inhabitants of a place
  • The aboriginal culture of Australia is rich and diverse..
indigenous native
2.
originexisting from the beginning, native
  • The aboriginal forests of the region are largely untouched..
indigenous native original
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aboriginal rightsn.
inherent entitlements of original Indigenous peoples, especially over land, culture, and governance
The court case focused on the recognition of aboriginal rights in the region.

Origin of aboriginal

Latin, ab (from) + origine (beginning)

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aboriginalityaborigineancestralautochthonousethnicfirstinhabitantprimordialtribalancientendemicprimitive

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bush tuckern.
native food
traditional Aboriginal food from bushland
walkaboutn.
aboriginal culture
nomadic journey into the bush by an Aborigine
corroboreen.
culture
traditional Aboriginal dance and music ceremony
talking stickn.
culture
carved wood used by Aboriginal Australians for communication
APTNacr.
acr: Aboriginal Peoples Television Network
television network for indigenous peoples in Canada
bunningn.
wildlife
echidna in Australian Aboriginal English
coolamonn.
container
aboriginal vessel used for carrying water, food, or other items
dillyn.
dilly bag
traditional Australian Aboriginal bag

Examples of aboriginal in a sentence

  • The museum has an exhibit on aboriginal art.
  • The aboriginal culture is rich in traditions.
  • Aboriginal species are crucial to the ecosystem.

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  1. French:aborigène, primitif, ...
  2. German:indigen, ursprünglich, ...
  3. Italian:aborigeno, ...
  4. Spanish:indígena, nativo, ...
  5. Portuguese:indígena, nativo, ...
  6. Chinese:土著的, 本地的, ...
  7. Japanese:先住民の, 原生の, ...
  8. Arabic:أصلي, أصيل, ...
  9. Hebrew:אַבּוֹרִיג׳ינִי, קָדוּם, ...
  10. Russian:аборигенный, ...
  11. Ukrainian:аборигенний, ...
  12. Hindi:आदिवासी, मूल, ...
Aboriginal
ˌæbəˈrɪdʒɪnəl

Definition of Aboriginal - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

Australian nativenative person from Australia
  • The Aboriginal shared stories of his ancestors.
aborigine indigenous native

Adjective

heritagerelated to Indigenous Australian peoples and their culture
  • The Aboriginal art exhibit was fascinating.
native
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Aboriginal Australianadj.
pertaining to the culture of Australian aborigines
Aboriginal Australian traditions are passed down through generations.

Origin of Aboriginal

Latin, ab (from) + origine (origin)

Terms related to Aboriginal

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aborigineancestralautochthonousendemicinhabitantlocaloriginalprimitivetribalAustraliancultureethnic

Examples of Aboriginal in a sentence

  • Many Aboriginals live in remote areas of Australia.
  • Aboriginal music has a unique rhythm and sound.
  • The Aboriginal community held a cultural festival.

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  1. French:Aborigène, aborigène, ...
  2. German:Aborigine, aborigine, ...
  3. Italian:aborigeno, indigeno, ...
  4. Spanish:aborigen, ...
  5. Portuguese:aborígene, dos aborígenes, ...
  6. Chinese:澳大利亚原住民, 土著的, ...
  7. Japanese:アボリジニ, アボリジニの, ...
  8. Arabic:أَبُورِجِينِي, أسترالي أَصلي, ...
  9. Hebrew:אָבוֹרִיגִ'ינִי, ...
  10. Russian:абориген, аборигенный, ...
  11. Ukrainian:абориген, аборигенний, ...
  12. Hindi:मूल निवासी, आदिवासी, ...

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