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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Gardens of all sizes include water-wise, ornamental and edible plants, natives, succulents, views, chickens, canyons, orchards and more.—
Martina Schimitschek,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
7 Mar. 2026 -
Veracruz natives and sisters Reyna and Maritza Vazquez turned a small cart into a taco empire, now operating taco trucks all over town, along with a mezcaleria and restaurants in Austin and Round Rock.—
Matthew Odam,
Austin American Statesman,
7 Mar. 2026
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“Aborigines.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/aborigines. Accessed 8 Mar. 2026.
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