Aborigines
the plural form of Aborigine.
Origin of Aborigines
1Words Nearby Aborigines
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How to use Aborigines in a sentence
What we have said of the North American Aborigines applies with equal, if not with greater, force to those of the South.
Ancient Faiths And Modern | Thomas InmanThe Aborigines were never formidable in battle until they became supplied with the weapons of European invention.
The Loyalists of America and Their Times, Vol. 1 of 2 | Egerton RyersonThus ended the troubles with Aborigines of martial mind in William Bradford's time.
William Bradford of Plymouth | Albert Hale PlumbFor several years reference to the Aborigines is of rare occurrence.
The History of Tasmania , Volume II (of 2) | John WestIt was the work of a moment, but traces of Aborigines were unseen.
The History of Tasmania , Volume II (of 2) | John West
Cultural definitions for aborigines
[ (ab-uh-rij-uh-neez) ]
The earliest known inhabitants of a region. The term is most often associated with the native hunting and gathering population of Australia, who preceded the arrival of white settlers. (See hunting and gathering societies.)
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