Adibasi

Pronunciation: /ɑːdɪˈbɑːsi/

Definitions of adibasi

noun a member of an indigenous or tribal population in India, often referred to as Adivasi or Scheduled Tribes

Example Sentences

A1 Adibasi people live in the forest and have a deep connection to nature.

A2 The adibasi community has its own unique traditions and customs.

B1 Adibasi tribes have been fighting for their rights to land and resources.

B2 Many adibasi languages are endangered due to the influence of dominant cultures.

C1 Scholars have been studying the history and culture of adibasi communities for decades.

C2 The adibasi people have a rich oral tradition that has been passed down through generations.

Examples of adibasi in a Sentence

formal The adibasi community has a rich cultural heritage that dates back centuries.

informal My friend's family is from an adibasi tribe in the mountains.

slang Some people mistakenly believe that adibasi people are primitive, but they have a deep understanding of their environment.

figurative The adibasi way of life is like a tapestry woven with threads of tradition and resilience.

Grammatical Forms of adibasi

• past tense: adibasi-ed
• plural: adibasis
• comparative: more adibasi
• superlative: most adibasi
• present tense: adibasi
• future tense: will adibasi
• perfect tense: have adibasied
• continuous tense: is adibasi-ing
• singular: adibasi
• positive degree: very adibasi
• infinitive: to adibasi
• gerund: adibasi-ing
• participle: adibasi-ed

Origin and Evolution of adibasi

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: Sanskrit

Story behind the word: The word 'adibasi' originated from the Sanskrit term 'ādibhāṣī', which means 'original inhabitant'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the term 'adibasi' evolved to refer specifically to indigenous or tribal people in India, emphasizing their originality and connection to the land.