B2
aboriginal vs indigenous vs native
The difference
| Word | Meaning | Goes with | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| aboriginaladjective/ˌæb.əˈrɪdʒ.ən.əl/ | Meaning belonging to the first people who lived in a place, especially Australia | Goes with aboriginal people | Example Aboriginal art is displayed in many galleries across Australia. |
| indigenousadjective/ɪnˈdɪdʒ.ə.nəs/ | Meaning belonging naturally to a place; used for the original people, plants or animals of a region | Goes with indigenous people | Example Indigenous peoples have lived in the rainforest for thousands of years. |
| nativeadjective/ˈneɪ.tɪv/ | Meaning connected with the place or language you have had since birth | Goes with — | Example English is not my native language, but I use it every day at work. |
Which word fits?
1 of 8Pick the word for the gap. Its form may change in the sentence.
The mine is built on land.