Meaning & Definition of Aboriginal in English

Detailed Definitions

• Definition: Relating to the original inhabitants of a country.

  Example Sentence: The aboriginal tribes have lived on this land for thousands of years.

• Definition: Existing from the beginning; primitive; primary.

  Example Sentence: The aboriginal ways of life are closely connected to nature.

• Definition: Of or relating to the Aboriginal peoples of Australia.

  Example Sentence: The artwork reflects the rich culture of aboriginal artists.

Etymology

Origin: From Latin 'aborigines', meaning 'original inhabitants'.

Synonyms

Common Phrases and Expressions

• Aboriginal culture: The traditional beliefs, values, and customs of indigenous peoples.
• Aboriginal rights: Rights held by indigenous peoples regarding their land, culture, and self-determination.

Translations

• Spanish: aborigen

• French: aborigène

• German: Ureinwohner

• Russian: абориген

Related Words

• indigenous: Native to a particular region or environment.

• native: A person born in a specified place or associated with a particular place by birth.

Slang Meanings of aboriginal

• Meaning: Referring to someone of Aboriginal descent in a casual context.

  Example Sentence: He's an aboriginal dude with a great sense of humor.

• Meaning: Used in a light-hearted or informal way to describe traditional aspects of culture.

  Example Sentence: That festival was so aboriginal, with all the dancing and storytelling!