adjective

aboriginal

aboriginal, indigenous, native

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.

aboriginal ((sth.)) aboriginal ((sth.)) They studied aboriginal art and culture.

Synonyms: indigenous, native; Antonyms: foreign, immigrant

From Latin 'ab origine' meaning 'from the beginning'. 'ab' (from) + 'origine' (origin).

Think of it as 'ab' + 'original' = from the original people.

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