CEFR B2

aboriginal

adjective

Meaning

Relating to or denoting the indigenous inhabitants of a particular place, especially Australia.

Examples

The Aboriginal flag is a symbol of the indigenous people of Australia.
Many ancient rock art sites are found in areas inhabited by Aboriginal communities.

Synonyms: native, indigenous, original, autochthonous

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aboriginal (B2)

adjective

Pronunciation: /ˌæbəˈrɪdʒɪnəl/

Definition

Relating to or denoting the indigenous inhabitants of a particular place, especially Australia.

Examples

The Aboriginal flag is a symbol of the indigenous people of Australia.
Many ancient rock art sites are found in areas inhabited by Aboriginal communities.
The government has implemented policies to support Aboriginal land rights.

How to Use aboriginal

aboriginal to (prepositional phrase): Originating in or belonging to a particular place from the earliest times. — "This species is aboriginal to the Amazon rainforest."

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