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ab·o·rig·i·nal

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ADJECTIVE:

Having existed in a region from the beginning: aboriginal forests. See Synonyms at native.
1. Of or relating to aborigines.
2. often Aboriginal Of or relating to the indigenous peoples of Australia.

NOUN:

also Aboriginal An aborigine.

OTHER FORMS:
abo·rigi·nal·ly(Adverb)

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