1. existing in a place from the earliest times; native or indigenous

1. an original inhabitant of a country or region
Usage: often capitalized when referring to specific groups

Examples

• The museum displays artifacts from aboriginal cultures.
• Aboriginal peoples have lived in Australia for thousands of years.
• These are aboriginal plants that grew here before European settlement.
• The government signed a treaty with the local aboriginals.
• Aboriginal art often depicts traditional stories and beliefs.
• The aboriginal population faced many challenges during colonization.
• Scientists study aboriginal languages to understand cultural history.