B2adjectivesocietyhistory
US/ˌæb.əˈrɪdʒ.ən.əl/
UK/ˌæb.əˈrɪdʒ.ən.əl/
belonging to the first people who lived in a place, especially Australia
In context
Aboriginal art is displayed in many galleries across Australia.
The museum has a new exhibit about aboriginal communities and their languages.
Many aboriginal groups are asking for more control over their traditional land.
Words that go with aboriginal
adjective + noun
- aboriginal peopleThe report describes health care for aboriginal people.
- aboriginal artWe saw some beautiful aboriginal art in Sydney.
- aboriginal communityThe aboriginal community welcomed the new school.
- aboriginal landThe mine is built on aboriginal land.
- aboriginal cultureTourists can learn about aboriginal culture on this tour.
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
an aboriginalCorrect: an Aboriginal person