aboriginal
Translation
aboriginal, indigenous, native
Examples
They studied aboriginal art and culture.
They studied aboriginal art and culture.
These are the aboriginal inhabitants of the island.
These are the aboriginal inhabitants of the island.
Grammar Patterns
aboriginal ((sth.)) aboriginal ((sth.)) They studied aboriginal art and culture.
Similar Words
Synonyms: indigenous, native; Antonyms: foreign, immigrant
Etymology
From Latin 'ab origine' meaning 'from the beginning'. 'ab' (from) + 'origine' (origin).
Memory Tips
Think of it as 'ab' + 'original' = from the original people.