aboriginals
/ˌæbəˈrɪdʒɪnəlz/
NOUN
1. Aboriginal inhabitants of Australia
Indigenous inhabitants of Australia whose ancestors lived on the continent before European colonization.
1.1. Indigenous Australian people
Refers to the Aboriginal peoples of Australia, their communities, and individuals belonging to these Indigenous populations.
Synonyms
- Aborigines
- indigenes
- indigens
- natives
- autochthones
- autochthons
Antonyms
- aliens
- foreigners
- nonnatives
Examples
- Aboriginals have inhabited this land for thousands of years.
- The museum features artifacts crafted by local aboriginals.
- The rights of the aboriginals were not adequately recognized by early settlers.
- The government initiated programs to support the education of young aboriginals.
- The traditional beliefs of the aboriginals are deeply rooted in their culture.
Related Words
- Indigenous Australians
- indigenous peoples
- native inhabitants
- first peoples
- ancestral communities
NOUN
2. Animals or plants native to a region
Animals or plants that naturally originate from and belong to a particular geographical region.
2.1. Native organisms of a geographical region
Refers to animals or plants that naturally occur in a particular region rather than being introduced from elsewhere.
Synonyms
- natives
- autochthons
- autochthones
- indigenes
- indigens
Antonyms
- aliens
- foreigners
- nonnatives
Related Words
- native species
- indigenous species
- endemic species
- local flora
- local fauna