aboriginary
|ab-o-rig-i-na-ry|
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/ˌæbəˈrɪdʒɪˌnɛri/
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/ˌæbəˈrɪdʒɪnəri/
original inhabitants
Etymology
'aboriginary' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'aborigines,' where 'ab-' meant 'from' and 'origo' meant 'origin.'
'aborigines' transformed into the English word 'aboriginary' and eventually became the modern English word 'aboriginal.'
Initially, it meant 'original inhabitants,' and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
an original inhabitant of a region.
The aboriginary of the area have lived there for thousands of years.
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Adjective 1
relating to the original inhabitants of a region.
The aboriginary culture of the island is rich and diverse.
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Last updated: 2025/04/04 21:06
