Plural of aboriginal; the original or earliest inhabitants of a region, especially referring to native peoples.
From Latin 'aborigines,' literally 'from the beginning,' used historically by Romans to describe Italy's earliest peoples. Extended to describe indigenous peoples globally.
The term 'aboriginals' has a complicated history—while once standard academic language, many communities now prefer 'indigenous peoples' or specific nation names, showing how respectful language evolves as understanding deepens.
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