Aborigine

Pronunciation: /ˌæbəˈrɪdʒəni/

Definitions of aborigine

noun a member of any of the indigenous peoples of other regions

Example Sentences

A1 The aborigine showed me how to start a fire using only sticks and leaves.

A2 The aborigines have a deep connection to the land and nature.

B1 The aborigine tribes have their own unique customs and traditions.

B2 The aborigines have been fighting for recognition of their land rights for decades.

C1 The aborigine culture is rich and diverse, with many different languages and art forms.

C2 The aborigines have a complex social structure that has evolved over thousands of years.

Examples of aborigine in a Sentence

formal The aborigines have inhabited this land for thousands of years.

informal I learned about the aborigines in my history class.

slang Some people still hold negative stereotypes about aborigines.

figurative The aborigine of this tradition dates back to ancient times.

Grammatical Forms of aborigine

• past tense: aborigine
• plural: aborigines
• comparative: more aborigine
• superlative: most aborigine
• present tense: aborigine
• future tense: will aborigine
• perfect tense: have aborigined
• continuous tense: is aborigining
• singular: aborigine
• positive degree: aborigine
• infinitive: to aborigine
• gerund: aborigining
• participle: aborigined

Origin and Evolution of aborigine

First Known Use: 1540 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'aborigine' originated from Latin, specifically from the phrase 'ab origine' meaning 'from the beginning'.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to refer to the indigenous people of Australia, the term 'aborigine' has evolved to encompass indigenous peoples in various regions around the world.