aboriginer
Aboriginer is a term used in several languages to denote indigenous peoples—the original inhabitants of a region. It derives from the Latin phrase ab origine, meaning from the origin or from the beginning. In English, the older form aborigine and its plural aborigines historically referred to the indigenous peoples of Australia. In modern usage, the term is considered outdated or imprecise in many contexts and may be avoided in favor of Indigenous peoples, Indigenous Australian or Aboriginal peoples, or the specific community name. Other languages retain cognate forms such as aboriginer or aborigines to describe native populations more generally.
Regional usage varies. In Australia, the term formerly referred to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples,
Cultural and political context is diverse. Indigenous groups typically maintain unique languages, customs, governance traditions, and
See also: Indigenous peoples, Aboriginal Australians, Native title, Reconciliation, Sámi.