aborigine

/əˈbɒrɪdʒɪni/

Definitions

1. noun

A member of the indigenous peoples who were native to Australia before British settlement.

“The aborigine community worked together to preserve their cultural heritage.”

2. noun

A native or indigenous person, especially one who is not of the dominant culture.

“She was an aborigine who fought for the rights of her people.”

Synonyms

  • indigenous
  • native

Antonyms

  • immigrant
  • settler