aborigines
|ab-o-rig-i-nes|
B2
/ˌæbəˈrɪdʒɪniːz/
(aborigine)
original inhabitants
Etymology
Etymology Information
'aborigine' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'aborigines', where 'ab-' meant 'from' and 'origine' meant 'beginning'.
Historical Evolution
'aborigines' changed from the Latin word 'aborigines' and eventually became the modern English word 'aborigine'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'original inhabitants', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
the original inhabitants of a country or region, especially in Australia.
The aborigines have lived in Australia for thousands of years.
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Last updated: 2025/04/04 21:36