aboriginally
|ab-o-rig-i-nal-ly|
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/ˌæbəˈrɪdʒɪnəli/
(aboriginal)
original inhabitants
Etymology
Etymology Information
'aboriginally' originates from the Latin word 'aborigines,' where 'ab-' meant 'from' and 'origo' meant 'beginning or origin.'
Historical Evolution
'aborigines' transformed into the English word 'aboriginal,' and eventually became the adverb 'aboriginally.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'from the beginning or origin,' and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adverb 1
in an original manner; from the beginning; in a way that relates to the original inhabitants of a place.
The land was aboriginally inhabited by indigenous tribes.
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Last updated: 2025/04/04 20:36