1. the original or earliest known inhabitants of a region or country
Usage: plural form; often capitalized when referring to specific indigenous groups

Examples

• The aboriginals of Australia have lived on the continent for over 50,000 years.
• Many aboriginals maintain their traditional languages and customs.
• The museum features exhibits about the culture of local aboriginals.
• Aboriginals have unique knowledge about the land and its resources.
• The government signed treaties with various groups of aboriginals.
• Aboriginals often face challenges in preserving their ancestral ways of life.