B2 verb ニュートラル

aboriginal

/ˌæb.əˈrɪdʒ.ən.əl/

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.

例文

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1

The museum features an extensive collection of Aboriginal art and tools.

The museum features an extensive collection of Aboriginal art and tools.

2

The high court's ruling protected Aboriginal title to the ancestral lands.

The high court's ruling protected Aboriginal title to the ancestral lands.

3

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.

語族

名詞
Aborigine
副詞
aboriginally
形容詞
aboriginal
関連
aboriginality
💡

覚え方のコツ

Break the word down: 'Ab' (from) + 'Original' (the start). It describes those who have been there from the very beginning.

クイックテスト

The ______ inhabitants of the continent had developed unique survival skills over millennia.

正解!

正解は: a

例文

1

The museum features an extensive collection of Aboriginal art and tools.

everyday

The museum features an extensive collection of Aboriginal art and tools.

2

The high court's ruling protected Aboriginal title to the ancestral lands.

formal

The high court's ruling protected Aboriginal title to the ancestral lands.

3

I've been learning about Aboriginal culture and their connection to the land.

informal

I've been learning about Aboriginal culture and their connection to the land.

4

Academic research into Aboriginal languages reveals a complex linguistic history.

academic

Academic research into Aboriginal languages reveals a complex linguistic history.

5

The corporation is committed to increasing its partnership with Aboriginal-owned businesses.

business

The corporation is committed to increasing its partnership with Aboriginal-owned businesses.

語族

名詞
Aborigine
副詞
aboriginally
形容詞
aboriginal
関連
aboriginality

よく使う組み合わせ

aboriginal rights aboriginal rights
aboriginal culture aboriginal culture
aboriginal inhabitants aboriginal inhabitants
aboriginal land aboriginal land
aboriginal community aboriginal community

よく使うフレーズ

aboriginal title

aboriginal title

aboriginal customary law

aboriginal customary law

First Nations and Aboriginal people

First Nations and Aboriginal people

よく混同される語

aboriginal vs indigenous

Indigenous is a broader term used globally for any native group, while Aboriginal is often specific to Australian or Canadian contexts.

aboriginal vs original

Original refers to the first of anything, whereas aboriginal specifically refers to the first inhabitants of a land.

📝

使い方のコツ

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'.

⚠️

よくある間違い

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').

💡

覚え方のコツ

Break the word down: 'Ab' (from) + 'Original' (the start). It describes those who have been there from the very beginning.

📖

語源

From the Latin phrase 'ab origine', which literally translates to 'from the beginning'.

文法パターン

Used as an adjective before nouns Does not take a plural 's' when used as an adjective Capitalized when referring to specific ethnic groups
🌍

文化的な背景

In Australia, the term specifically refers to people who are members of the Aboriginal race of Australia, distinguished from Torres Strait Islanders.

クイックテスト

The ______ inhabitants of the continent had developed unique survival skills over millennia.

正解!

正解は: a

関連単語

sit

A1

To rest your body on your bottom with your back upright, typically on a chair or the floor. It describes both the action of moving into this position and the state of being in it.

stand

A1

To be in an upright position supported by one's feet rather than sitting or lying down. It also refers to the physical location of an object or a person's particular opinion on a subject.

pay

A1

To give money to someone in exchange for goods, services, or to settle a debt. It can also mean to give something non-monetary, such as attention or a compliment.

meet

A1

To come together with someone at a specific place and time, or to be introduced to someone for the first time. It can also mean to satisfy a requirement, standard, or need.

continue

A1

To keep doing something or to stay in the same state without stopping. It can also mean to start an activity again after a short break.

set

A1

To put or place something in a specific position or location. It also means to adjust or prepare something so that it is ready for use, such as a clock or a table.

learn

A1

To gain knowledge, understanding, or a skill by studying, practicing, or being taught. It refers to the process of acquiring information through experience or education.

lead

A1

To go in front of a group of people to show them the way to a place. It also means to be in control of a group, a team, or an activity.

understand

A1

To know the meaning of what someone is saying or how something works. It involves grasping an idea, a language, or a situation clearly in your mind.

follow

A1

To move behind someone or something in the same direction. It also means to obey rules, instructions, or to understand the logic of an argument or story.

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