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(ab-o-rig-i-nes) 5 syllables

Definition

plural noun. the original inhabitants of a region, often referring to Indigenous peoples.

Example Sentence

The Australian aborigines were the first inhabitants of western Australia.

More Example Sentences

Aborigines have a rich cultural history.

Synonyms

indigenous people; natives; first nations

Antonyms

foreign

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