der Ureinwohner
Translation
indigenous person, native, aboriginal
Examples
Die Ureinwohner kämpfen für ihre Rechte.
The indigenous people are fighting for their rights.
Wir lernten viel über die Kultur der Ureinwohner.
We learned a lot about the culture of the indigenous people.
Grammar Patterns
((as subject)) The indigenous people ... Die Ureinwohner leben in diesem Gebiet.
((in genitive case)) ... of the indigenous people die Geschichte der Ureinwohner
Similar Words
Synonyms: Indigene, Eingeborene; Antonyms: Einwanderer (immigrant), Siedler (settler)
Etymology
Composed of 'Ur-' (original, primeval) + 'Einwohner' (inhabitant). Literally 'original inhabitant'.
Memory Tips
Break it down: 'Ur-' means 'original' or 'proto-', and 'Einwohner' means 'inhabitant'. So, the 'original inhabitant'.