aboriginal
UK/æbə'rɪdʒɪn(ə)l/US/.æbә'ridʒәnәl/
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Definitions
adj.
Having existed in a region from the earliest times; indigenous
原住民的，土著的；原始的
n.
(often Aboriginal) an original inhabitant of a region, especially of Australia
（常作 Aboriginal）原住民（尤指澳大利亚原住民）
Root Breakdown
Root-derivedab- (from) + origin (the beginning) + -al (adj.) = 'there from the very beginning.' Latin ab orīgine meant 'from the origin.' The aboriginal inhabitants are the ones who were there first, before any later arrivals.
Root ori still carries 38 more wordsUsage Guide
When referring to Indigenous Australians, capitalize it — Aboriginal (people / Australians) — and use it as the standard respectful term. Lowercase aboriginal is the general adjective 'original, indigenous.'
Example Sentences
- 1.
The painting reflects traditional Aboriginal culture.
- 2.
These plants are aboriginal to the region.