aborigine
Translation
aborigine, indigenous person, native
Examples
The museum has an exhibit on the aborigines of the region.
The museum has an exhibit on the aborigines of the region.
He is a proud Aborigine from Central Australia.
He is a proud Aborigine from Central Australia.
Grammar Patterns
((an aborigine)) a native inhabitant of a country The museum has an exhibit on the aborigines of the region.
Similar Words
Synonyms: native, indigenous person
Etymology
From Latin 'ab origine', meaning 'from the beginning'. 'ab' (from) + 'origine' (origin).
Memory Tips
Think 'ab' (from) + 'origin' = from the origin of a place. Note: Often capitalized (Aborigine) for Indigenous Australians and can be sensitive.