aboriginality

noun

ab·​orig·​i·​nal·​i·​ty

¦abəˌrijəˈnalətē

plural -es

: the quality or state of being aboriginal

Word History

Etymology

aboriginal entry 1 + -ity

First Known Use

1800, in the meaning defined above

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