adibasi
|a-di-ba-si|
B2
/ˌædɪˈbɑːsi/
indigenous people
Etymology
Etymology Information
'adibasi' originates from the Hindi language, specifically the word 'आदिवासी (ādīvāsī)', where 'ādi' meant 'original' and 'vāsī' meant 'inhabitant'.
Historical Evolution
'आदिवासी (ādīvāsī)' transformed into the English word 'adibasi' to refer to indigenous communities in India.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'original inhabitant', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a member of the indigenous peoples of India, often referred to as tribal communities.
The adibasi communities have a rich cultural heritage.
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Last updated: 2025/05/08 00:21