aboriginal
The word “aboriginal” has 5 syllables: a-bo-ri-gi-nal
It's pronounced as /ˌæb.əˈrɪdʒ.ə.nəl/
What is synonym and antonym for aboriginal?
In the thesaurus, “aboriginal” has 17 synonyms and 13 antonyms.
Here are synonyms and antonyms for aboriginal along with examples of usage in sentences.
Synonyms for aboriginal
- aborigine
- ancient
- autochthon
- autochthonous
- born
- domestic
- earliest
- endemic
- first
- indigen
- indigene
- indigenous
- local
- native
- original
- primary
- regional
Antonyms for aboriginal
- alien
- exotic
- expatriate
- foreign
- foreigner
- immigrant
- imported
- introduced
- new
- nonindigenous
- nonnative
- strange
- transplanted
Meanings of aboriginal
- noun
- An Aboriginal inhabitant of Australia, Aborigine.
- An animal or plant native to a region.
- adjective
- Of or pertaining to Australian Aboriginal peoples, Aborigines, or their language.
- First according to historical or scientific records; original; indigenous; primitive.
- Living in a land before colonization by the Europeans.
Example Sentences
- The museum featured artifacts from various aboriginal cultures around the world.
- The aboriginal peoples of Australia have a rich cultural heritage spanning thousands of years.
- She studied the aboriginal languages of Canada to better understand their traditional ways of life.
- The government recognized the rights of aboriginal communities to their ancestral lands.
- The artist drew inspiration from aboriginal art forms in creating their latest masterpiece.
On this page you'll find 30 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to aboriginal, such as: aborigine, alien, ancient, autochthon, autochthonous, born, domestic.
Make sure to choose synonyms and antonyms that are appropriate for the context of the sentence.
Related Words
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