aboriginality
|ab-o-rig-i-nal-i-ty|
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/ˌæbəˌrɪdʒəˈnælɪti/
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/ˌæbəˌrɪdʒɪˈnælɪti/
state of being aboriginal
Etymology
'aboriginality' originates from the word 'aboriginal,' which comes from the Latin 'aborigines,' meaning 'original inhabitants.'
'aborigines' transformed into the English word 'aboriginal,' and eventually became 'aboriginality' to describe the state or quality of being aboriginal.
Initially, it meant 'original inhabitants,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'the quality or state of being aboriginal.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
the quality or state of being aboriginal; the original or earliest known inhabitants of a region.
The aboriginality of the tribe is evident in their customs and traditions.
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Last updated: 2025/04/04 20:21