Aborigines: meaning, definitions and examples
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aborigines
[ ˌæbəˈrɪdʒɪniːz ]
indigenous people
Aborigines refer to the indigenous people of a particular country or region, especially Australia. They are the original inhabitants of the land, with a rich cultural heritage and deep connection to the land.
Synonyms
indigenous people, native inhabitants
Examples of usage
- The Aborigines have lived in Australia for thousands of years.
- The Aborigines have a strong spiritual connection to the land.
origin
Aborigines can also refer to the earliest known inhabitants of a place, regardless of their cultural background. It is used in a more general sense to describe the original inhabitants of a region.
Synonyms
earliest inhabitants, original settlers
Examples of usage
- The Aborigines of this land date back to ancient times.
- The Aborigines of this region have a fascinating history.
Translations
Translations of the word "aborigines" in other languages:
🇵🇹 aborígenes
🇮🇳 आदिवासी
🇩🇪 Ureinwohner
🇮🇩 pribumi
🇺🇦 аборигени
🇵🇱 aborygeni
🇯🇵 先住民
🇫🇷 aborigènes
🇪🇸 aborígenes
🇹🇷 yerli halk
🇰🇷 원주민
🇸🇦 السكان الأصليين
🇨🇿 domorodci
🇸🇰 domorodci
🇨🇳 土著居民
🇸🇮 avtohtoni prebivalci
🇮🇸 frumbyggjar
🇰🇿 аборигендер
🇬🇪 აბორიგენები
🇦🇿 aborigenlər
🇲🇽 aborígenes
Word origin
The term 'Aborigines' is derived from the Latin word 'aborigenes', which means 'original inhabitants'. It was first used in English in the early 17th century to refer to the indigenous people of Australia. The Aborigines have a history that dates back tens of thousands of years, with diverse cultures and languages. They have faced colonization, discrimination, and marginalization, but continue to fight for recognition and rights. The term 'Aborigines' is now widely accepted as a respectful way to refer to the indigenous peoples of Australia.