Abos

/ˈæboʊz/ noun

Plural of abo, an offensive and outdated term historically used to refer to Aboriginal Australians.

From Australian English abbreviation of 'Aboriginal,' emerged in the early 20th century as a shortened form, though the term is now considered derogatory and is rarely used in respectful discourse.

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