原住民
Meanings
1
indigenous people; native inhabitants; aboriginal people
Refers to the original inhabitants of a region, often used in anthropological, historical, and legal contexts. Compare 先住民, which is sometimes preferred in modern discourse.
See also: 先住民
The indigenous people of Australia are called Aborigines.
Indigenous people have lived on that island since ancient times.
Usage patterns
- 〈場所〉の原住民the indigenous people of a place
Indigenous people have lived in this jungle since ancient times.
- 原住民と接触するto make contact with indigenous people
The expedition made contact with the indigenous people for the first time.