aborigine

[US]/æbə'rɪdʒɪniː/
[UK]/'æbə'rɪdʒəni/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n.indigenous inhabitants (especially of Australia, often written as A-)
indigenous Australian languages (often in plural)
group of native animals (or plants)
Word Forms

Phrases & Collocations

australian aborigine

Example Sentences

Many aborigines died when they came into contact withdiseases.

The visitor can ponder over the boomerangs used by aborigines at the time of Cook.

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

The aborigines have a rich cultural heritage that they are proud of.

Many aborigines have faced discrimination and marginalization in society.

The aborigines have unique traditions and customs that have been passed down for generations.

Efforts are being made to preserve the language of the aborigines before it is lost.

The aborigines have a strong sense of community and solidarity within their tribes.

The aborigines have been fighting for their rights to ancestral lands for decades.

Many aborigines have adapted to modern ways of living while still preserving their traditional practices.

The aborigines have a deep respect for their elders and value their wisdom.

The aborigines have a strong connection to the spiritual beliefs of their ancestors.

Real-world Examples

When Cook found the Australian aborigines, he had no idea whatsoever of what their culture was about.

Source: Humanity: The Story of All of Us

Aborigines probably came to Australia from Indonesia 50,000 years ago.

Source: Beijing Normal University Edition High School English (Compulsory 4)

The indigenous people in Australia refer to the aborigines who were in Australia before the European settlers.

Source: IELTS Vocabulary: Category Recognition

But the origins of our knowledge and technology lie in the minds of men like the old aborigine.

Source: Deep Dive into the Movie World (LSOO)

Aborigines make up 27% of the present population are figured that is nearly doubled of the past 25 years.

Source: BBC Listening Compilation April 2016

'It has been " discovered" , unfortunately. The aborigines are sane enough'.

Source: A handsome face.

Aborigines would have rarely eaten fish and sea levels were much lower at this time.

Source: IELTS high-frequency scenario dictation training

He tells them about his buddy who is going into outer space, and to his surprise, the aborigine seems to know exactly what he's talking about.

Source: Deep Dive into the Movie World (LSOO)

This is in spite of the report from the 1991, in which government are appointed commission called for sweeping reforms to improve the plight of aborigines in jail.

Source: BBC Listening Compilation April 2016

For example, we know from the Dynamic paintings that over 8, 000 years ago, Aborigines would have rarely eaten fish and sea levels were much lower at this time.

Source: Cambridge IELTS Listening Actual Test 8

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