Native

noun a member of the indigenous or earliest known population of a region

adjective relating to the original inhabitants of a country or region, especially before the arrival of colonists

• The aboriginal people have a rich cultural heritage that dates back thousands of years.
• I learned a lot about aboriginal history during my visit to the museum.
• Some people still hold negative stereotypes about aboriginal communities.
• The aboriginal roots of the neighborhood can be seen in the architecture and street names.

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

• The aborigines have inhabited this land for thousands of years.
• I learned about the aborigines in my history class.
• Some people still hold negative stereotypes about aborigines.
• The aborigine of this tradition dates back to ancient times.