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10 Language-to-English DictionariesIndigenous Australian
/ɪnˈdɪdʒ.ɪ.nəs ɔːˈstreɪ.li.ən/Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
A member of the Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander peoples of Australia, recognized as the original inhabitants of the continent.
"The Indigenous Australians have a rich cultural heritage that dates back thousands of years." - 2
Referring to the cultures, languages, and traditions of the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.
"Indigenous Australian art is known for its vibrant colors and deep spiritual significance."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The term 'Indigenous' originates from the Latin word 'indigena', meaning 'native' or 'born in a place'. 'Australian' derives from the Latin 'australis', meaning 'southern', referring to the continent of Australia. The phrase 'Indigenous Australian' has evolved to specifically denote the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples of Australia, highlighting their long-standing connection to the land and culture.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Indigenous Australian" is said worldwide
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Aborigène australien
Transliteration: Aborigène australien
"Les Aborigènes australiens ont une culture riche."
Ureinwohner Australiens
Transliteration: Ureinwohner Australiens
"Die Ureinwohner Australiens haben eine lange Geschichte."
Aborigeno australiano
Transliteration: Aborigeno australiano
"Gli aborigeni australiani hanno una cultura unica."
Indígena australiano
Transliteration: Indígena australiano
"Los indígenas australianos tienen una rica tradición oral."
Indígena australiano
Transliteration: Indígena australiano
"Os indígenas australianos têm uma cultura rica."
ऑस्ट्रेलियाई आदिवासी
Transliteration: Austreliaai Adivaasi
"ऑस्ट्रेलियाई आदिवासी संस्कृति बहुत समृद्ध है।"
澳大利亚土著
Transliteration: Àodàlìyǎ tǔzhù
"澳大利亚土著有着丰富的文化传统。"
호주 원주민
Transliteration: Hoju wonjumin
"호주 원주민은 독특한 문화를 가지고 있습니다."
オーストラリアの先住民
Transliteration: Ōsutoraria no senjūmin
"オーストラリアの先住民は独自の文化を持っています。"
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