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aboriginal

/ˌæbəˈrɪdʒɪnəl/ adjective · British & US
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What does aboriginal mean?

adjective

Originally native or indigenous to a particular region or country; belonging to the earliest known inhabitants of a region.

Example

"The aboriginal people of Australia have a rich cultural heritage."

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