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What is Aboriginal?

Aboriginal came from the Latin word “aborigines” which literally translates to “original inhabitants”. Thus, aboriginal peoples are indigenous to a certain location and they are also termed as “indigenous peoples”. Specifically, “indigenous peoples” is defined by the United Nations (UN) as “those ethnic groups that were indigenous to a territory prior to being incorporated in a national state”.

Aboriginal identity has changed over time and place, with family lineage, self-identification and community acceptance all being of varying importance.

Aboriginal has a wider scope as it refers to the indigenous tribes in all countries worldwide.

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