aborigines

noun

plural of aborigine
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
Noun
  • As rich outsiders move in, natives and locals who can’t afford their Miami are moving out.
    — Linda Robertson, Miami Herald, 16 July 2026
  • For two Kansas natives — whose basketball journeys unexpectedly converged at Washburn and have since taken them across Europe — TBT offers more than a shot at a $2 million prize.
    — Latif Love July 16, Kansas City Star, 16 July 2026
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