aboriginal

• Relatif aux premiers habitants d'une région, en particulier avant l'arrivée des colons.

Relating to the original inhabitants of a region, especially before the arrival of colonists.

1. Indigenous or nativeB2formal

   Relating to the original inhabitants of a region, especially those who lived there before colonization.

   autochtone

   • The aboriginal peoples of Australia have a rich cultural heritage.
   • Aboriginal art often depicts stories from the Dreamtime.
   • Many aboriginal languages are at risk of disappearing.

   Synonymesautochthonousendemicfirstindigenousnativeoriginal

   Antonymescolonialnonnativesettler

2. Original or earliestC1formal

   Having existed from the beginning; in an earliest or original stage or state.

   originel / primitif

   • The aboriginal forests of this region are now protected.
   • Scientists study aboriginal rock formations to understand Earth's history.
   • The aboriginal form of this species is now extinct.

   Synonymesfirstindigenousnativeoriginalprimevalprimitiveprimordial

   Antonymesalienforeignmodernnewrecent

• Nom désignant une personne originaire d'un lieu, en particulier un habitant autochtone d'une région, souvent utilisé pour les peuples premiers.

A noun referring to an indigenous person who was born in a particular place, often used to describe the original inhabitants of a region.

1. Indigenous personB2formal

   A person who belongs to the original inhabitants of a region or country, especially before the arrival of colonizers.

   Autochtone

   • The aboriginals of Australia have a rich cultural heritage.
   • Many aboriginals still practice their traditional customs.
   • The museum displayed artifacts made by local aboriginals.

   Synonymesaborigineindigenenative