I. ˌa-bə-ˈrij-nəl, -ˈri-jə-n ə l adjective
Date: 1667
1. : being the first or earliest known of its kind present in a region
aboriginal forests
aboriginal rocks
2.
a. : of or relating to aborigines
b. often capitalized : of or relating to the indigenous peoples of Australia
Synonyms: see native
• ab·orig·i·nal·ly adverb
II. noun
Date: 1767
1. : aborigine 1
2. often capitalized : aborigine 2