aboriginal

• Relativo aos habitantes originários de uma região, especialmente antes da chegada de colonos ou invasores; também se refere a algo nativo, indígena ou primitivo desse povo.

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.

   Indígena

   • 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.

   Sinônimosautochthonousendemicfirstindigenousnativeoriginal

   Antônimoscolonialnonnativesettler

2. Original or earliestC1formal

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

   Originário

   • 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.

   Sinônimosfirstindigenousnativeoriginalprimevalprimitiveprimordial

   Antônimosalienforeignmodernnewrecent

• Substantivo que designa um habitante originário ou nativo de um determinado lugar, especialmente os povos indígenas que viviam em uma região antes da chegada de colonizadores ou de outros grupos.

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.

   Indígena

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

   Sinônimosaborigineindigenenative