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aborigine

/ˌæbəˈrɪdʒɪniː/ noun · British & US
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What does aborigine mean?

noun

The indigenous peoples of Australia, or a person of mixed European and Australian Aboriginal descent. The term is often considered outdated and offensive, and is generally replaced by 'Indigenous Australian' or 'Aboriginal Australian'.

Example

"The museum featured exhibits on the history and culture of the Australian aborigine."

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