Definition

In a way that relates to the original inhabitants of a place, especially in reference to their culture or traditions.

Example

The land was aboriginally inhabited by various tribes long before colonization.

Conversation

Did you know that the region was aboriginally inhabited by indigenous tribes?

Really? I had no idea it had such a rich history.

Yeah, it’s fascinating how much culture has evolved since then.

Absolutely, I love learning about the origins of different places.

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Root Explanation

Aboriginally is formed from "aborigines" (from Latin "aborigines", meaning original inhabitants) and the suffix "-ally" (meaning in a manner relating to). The word refers to something that relates to the original inhabitants or the earliest known inhabitants of a place.

Memory Tip

Think of 'aborigines' as the original people of a land, and '-ally' means in a manner related to them — so aboriginally refers to something that relates to those original inhabitants.

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