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ab·o·rig·i·nal
 aboriginal
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- pronunciation:
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- parts of speech:
- adjective, noun
- features:
- Word Combinations (adjective, noun)
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adjective |
| definition 1: |
of or relating to aborigines.
The aboriginal language is still spoken here.- synonyms:
- indigenous, native, original
- similar words:
- ancient, early, primal, primary, primeval, primitive, primordial
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| definition 2: |
native to an area; indigenous.
The aboriginal population dwindled.- synonyms:
- indigenous, native, original
- similar words:
- early, endemic, primal, primary, primeval, primordial
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noun |
| definition: |
an aborigine.
These were the lands of the aboriginals.- synonyms:
- native
- similar words:
- aborigine
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| derivations: |
aboriginally (adv.), aboriginality (n.) |
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