aboriginal
Pronunciation
/ˌæbɝˈɪdʒənəɫ/

Definition & Meaning of "aboriginal"in English

Aboriginal
01

a member of an original population native to a particular land, especially before colonization or outside influence

Grammatical Information
Animacy status
Human
Composition
Compound
Countable
Plural form
aboriginals
Examples
The museum features art by Aboriginal Australians.
aboriginal
01

(of things or beings) existed in a particular region from the very beginning

Grammatical Information
Composition
Compound
relational
ungradable
Examples
The ancient artifacts discovered in the cave provide evidence of aboriginal life in the region.
02

related to people who were the very first to live in a particular region

Examples
The aboriginal inhabitants of the island have a rich cultural history dating back thousands of years.
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