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aborígene

nounmasculine/femininetécnico/ɐbuɾiˈʒɛnɨ/low

a·bo·rí·ge·ne

Definition

An individual belonging to the native or earliest known inhabitants of a region, prior to colonization or the arrival of other peoples.
Australian aborigines have a very rich culture.
The rights of aboriginal peoples are protected by international law.
Common collocations
aboriginal peoplesaboriginal populationaboriginal cultures

Etymology

Do latim 'aborigĭnes', plural de 'aborigĭne', 'oriundo do país'.

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