aboriginal
Relating to the people, plants, or animals that have lived in a region from the earliest times, especially before the arrival of colonists. It is most frequently used to describe the indigenous populations of Australia or North America.
Exemples
3 sur 5The museum features an extensive collection of Aboriginal art and tools.
The museum features an extensive collection of Aboriginal art and tools.
The high court's ruling protected Aboriginal title to the ancestral lands.
The high court's ruling protected Aboriginal title to the ancestral lands.
I've been learning about Aboriginal culture and their connection to the land.
I've been learning about Aboriginal culture and their connection to the land.
Synonymes
Antonymes
Famille de mots
Astuce mémo
Break the word down: 'Ab' (from) + 'Original' (the start). It describes those who have been there from the very beginning.
Quiz rapide
The ______ inhabitants of the continent had developed unique survival skills over millennia.
Correct !
La bonne réponse est : a
Exemples
The museum features an extensive collection of Aboriginal art and tools.
everydayThe museum features an extensive collection of Aboriginal art and tools.
The high court's ruling protected Aboriginal title to the ancestral lands.
formalThe high court's ruling protected Aboriginal title to the ancestral lands.
I've been learning about Aboriginal culture and their connection to the land.
informalI've been learning about Aboriginal culture and their connection to the land.
Academic research into Aboriginal languages reveals a complex linguistic history.
academicAcademic research into Aboriginal languages reveals a complex linguistic history.
The corporation is committed to increasing its partnership with Aboriginal-owned businesses.
businessThe corporation is committed to increasing its partnership with Aboriginal-owned businesses.
Synonymes
Antonymes
Famille de mots
Collocations courantes
Phrases Courantes
aboriginal title
aboriginal title
aboriginal customary law
aboriginal customary law
First Nations and Aboriginal people
First Nations and Aboriginal people
Souvent confondu avec
Indigenous is a broader term used globally for any native group, while Aboriginal is often specific to Australian or Canadian contexts.
Original refers to the first of anything, whereas aboriginal specifically refers to the first inhabitants of a land.
Notes d'usage
When referring to the indigenous people of Australia, 'Aboriginal' should be capitalized as a proper adjective. In some regions, 'indigenous' or specific tribal names are preferred over 'aboriginal'.
Erreurs courantes
Avoid using 'Aboriginal' as a noun (e.g., 'an Aboriginal') as it can be seen as offensive; use it as an adjective instead (e.g., 'an Aboriginal person').
Astuce mémo
Break the word down: 'Ab' (from) + 'Original' (the start). It describes those who have been there from the very beginning.
Origine du mot
From the Latin phrase 'ab origine', which literally translates to 'from the beginning'.
Modèles grammaticaux
Contexte culturel
In Australia, the term specifically refers to people who are members of the Aboriginal race of Australia, distinguished from Torres Strait Islanders.
Quiz rapide
The ______ inhabitants of the continent had developed unique survival skills over millennia.
Correct !
La bonne réponse est : a
Mots lis
to
A1Used to indicate the place, person, or thing that someone or something moves toward. It can also mark the recipient of an action or the limit of a range.
and
A1A primary conjunction used to connect words, phrases, or clauses that are grammatically equal. It indicates addition, a sequence of events, or a relationship between two things.
a
A1A word used before a singular noun that is not specific or is being mentioned for the first time. It is used only before words that begin with a consonant sound to indicate one of something.
that
A1This word is a demonstrative pronoun used to indicate a specific person, object, or idea that is further away in space or time from the speaker. It is also used to refer back to something that has already been mentioned or to introduce a clause that identifies something.
I
A1The pronoun 'I' is used by a speaker or writer to refer to themselves as the subject of a verb. It is the first-person singular subject pronoun in English and is always capitalized regardless of its position in a sentence.
for
A1Used to show who is intended to have or use something, or to explain the purpose or reason for an action. It is also frequently used to indicate a specific duration of time.
not
A1A function word used to express negation or denial. It is primarily used to make a sentence or phrase negative, often following an auxiliary verb or the verb 'to be'.
with
A1A preposition used to indicate that people or things are together, in the same place, or performing an action together. It can also describe the instrument used to perform an action or a characteristic that someone or something has.
he
A1A pronoun used to refer to a male person or animal that has already been mentioned or is easily identified. It functions as the subject of a sentence.
you
A1Used to refer to the person or people that the speaker is addressing. It is the second-person pronoun used for both singular and plural subjects and objects.
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