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Meaning of aboriginalism in English:

aboriginalism

noun

  • Aboriginal culture; recognition of aboriginal rights or emphasis on aboriginal people and culture.

Pronunciation

aboriginalism

/ˌabəˈrɪdʒ(ə)nəlɪz(ə)m/ /ˌabəˈrɪdʒ(ə)n(ə)lɪz(ə)m/ /ˌabəˈrɪdʒɪn(ə)lɪz(ə)m/

Origin

Mid 19th century; earliest use found in Kinahan Cornwallis (1839–1917). From aboriginal + -ism.