aboriginal

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[edit] English

[edit] Etymology

From Latin ab origine and the English suffix -al, or from aborigine +‎ -al.

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[edit] Adjective

aboriginal (comparative more aboriginal, superlative most aboriginal)

Positive
aboriginal

Comparative
more aboriginal

Superlative
most aboriginal

  1. Original or indigenous to a place
    Mantled o'er with aboriginal turf.
  2. Alternative capitalization of Aboriginal.

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[edit] Noun

Singular
aboriginal

Plural
aboriginals

aboriginal (plural aboriginals)

  1. Alternative capitalization of Aboriginal.

[edit] Usage notes

Using uncapitalized aboriginal to refer to people or anything associated with people may cause offence. In Canada, style manuals recommend against using Aboriginal (noun) for a person or people. More in the notes under Aboriginal.