as in aboriginals
a member of the first people to inhabit a region
a national sport whose origins can be traced to an ancient game first played by the aborigines
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natives
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The cuts targeted grants for institutions serving Alaska and Hawaiian natives, Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders, and Hispanic and Black students.—
Karissa Waddick,
USA Today,
15 Sep. 2025 -
The Royals could pair the KC-area natives together moving forward.—
Jaylon Thompson,
Kansas City Star,
14 Sep. 2025
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“Aborigines.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/aborigines. Accessed 18 Sep. 2025.
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