non-Aboriginal
|non-Ab-or-ig-i-nal|
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/nɑn-ˌæbəˈrɪdʒɪnəl/
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/nɒn-ˌæbəˈrɪdʒɪnəl/
not indigenous
Etymology
Etymology Information
'non-Aboriginal' originates from the prefix 'non-' meaning 'not' and 'Aboriginal' referring to the indigenous peoples of a region.
Historical Evolution
'non-' was added to 'Aboriginal' to form the modern English word 'non-Aboriginal'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'not Aboriginal', and this meaning has remained consistent in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
not belonging to the indigenous peoples of a region, especially in Australia.
The non-Aboriginal population in Australia has grown significantly.
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Last updated: 2025/04/06 05:19