aborigine

1.1. An original or Indigenous inhabitant

Refers to a person belonging to the original population of a country or region, whose ancestors inhabited the area before later arrivals.

Synonyms

• aboriginal
• autochthon
• indigen
• indigene
• native

Antonyms

• alien
• foreigner
• nonnative

Examples

• The museum exhibit showcases the art of indigenous aborigine tribes.
• It's crucial to preserve the languages spoken by the aborigine communities.
• The anthropologist conducted research to better understand the traditions of the indigenous aborigine communities.
• The art gallery featured an exhibition showcasing the works of local aborigine artists.
• The government is working to address the challenges faced by the urban aborigine population.

Related Words

• indigenous
• inhabitant
• autochthonous
• denizen
• resident
• original