aboriginally

English dictionary entry

Meanings

adv
  1. From or in the earliest known times.
  2. In the period before contact with Europeans (especially with reference to peoples subjected to colonization).
  3. By indigenous Canadians (often capitalized in this sense).
  4. To the utmost degree (modifying an adjective.)

Pronunciation

/ˌæb.əˈɹɪd͡ʒ.n̩.ə.li/ /ˌæb.əˈɹɪd͡ʒ.ɪn.ə.li/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-aboriginally.wav

Word forms

aboriginally

Etymology

From aboriginal + -ly.

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