aboriginal — existing in a place from the earliest times; indigenous
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: existing in a place from the earliest times; indigenous
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˌæbəˈrɪdʒənəl/
Example Sentences
- The aboriginal GPS system was just following animal tracks and hoping for the best.
- Aboriginal wisdom has been passed down through generations.
- The museum displays beautiful aboriginal paintings and artifacts.
aboriginal
ADJECTIVE[/ˌæbəˈrɪdʒənəl/]
existing in a place from the earliest times; indigenous
An aboriginal elder paints ancient symbols on a cave wall at sunset.
Aboriginal wisdom guards the original, while scholars seek the marginal
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'aborigines,' combining 'ab' (from) and 'origine' (origin/beginning), referring to people from the beginning or original inhabitants of a place.
Breakdown
ab- (from) + origin (beginning) + -al (adjective suffix) = aboriginal (existing from the earliest times)
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🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“The aboriginal GPS system was just following animal tracks and hoping for the best.”
“Aboriginal wisdom has been passed down through generations.”
“The museum displays beautiful aboriginal paintings and artifacts.”
“Aboriginal hunting techniques were so advanced that modern hunters still can't figure out how they caught dinner without Amazon delivery.”
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