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aboriginal (ab" uh RIJ uh nuhl) (adjective)
The Indians were the aboriginal (native, ancient) people of America.
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Aborigines, Aborigine, Aboriginal
Origins of the word Aborigine.
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(generally a reference to indigenous people in general; being the first or earliest known of its kind present in a region: aboriginal forests, aboriginal rocks; of or relating to Aborigines or people of Australia)
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aboriginal (adjective)
1. Referring to or pertaining to the native races or people: "There are several aboriginal nations known as Indians in the United States."
2. Descriptive of native, indigenous people of a country: "Some of the aboriginal people of Canada are known as Inuits and Métis."
2. Descriptive of native, indigenous people of a country: "Some of the aboriginal people of Canada are known as Inuits and Métis."
"Mike's sister was enrolled in the Aboriginal Studies program at the local university."
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