aboriginal

adjective
UK: /ˌæbəˈrɪdʒənəl/
US: /ˌæbəˈrɪdʒənəl/

  1. Existing in a place from the earliest times or from before the arrival of settlers.

    1. The aboriginal people lived there. [ ] [ ]
    2. This land is aboriginal territory with a rich cultural history predating colonization. [ ] [ ]

  2. Relating to the people or things that have existed in a place from the earliest times.

    1. We saw aboriginal art. [ ] [ ]
    2. The museum has an exhibit about aboriginal culture and traditions. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

native indigenous
aboriginal noun

  1. A member of an aboriginal people.

    1. He is an aboriginal. [ ] [ ]
    2. Many aboriginals are fighting for their land rights and cultural preservation. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "aboriginal" in English means: Existing in a place from the earliest times or from before the arrival of settlers., Relating to the people or things that have existed in a place from the earliest times..

The phonetic transcription of "aboriginal" is /ˌæbəˈrɪdʒənəl/ in British English and /ˌæbəˈrɪdʒənəl/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "aboriginal": native, indigenous.

Example usage of "aboriginal": "The aboriginal people lived there.". More examples on the page.