Abo/アボリジニ

Pronunciation /ˈæb.oʊ/ (アボゥ)
Part of Speech Noun
English Definition

A highly offensive slur used to refer to an Aboriginal (Indigenous) Australian. Considered extremely derogatory and racist; avoided in all polite and public use.
Japanese Translation

土人、アボリジニ（差別語）
Japanese Explanation

オーストラリア先住民の軽蔑な言い方。絶対に使用しないように。「Aboriginal（アボリジナル）」を短縮した俗語で、オーストラリア先住民を指す非常に侮辱的な差別用語。現在では使用が固く禁じられている言葉。

Origin

Aboriginalの省略。Clipped form of 'Aboriginal', in colloquial use from at least the mid-20th century; through repeated pejorative use it became a recognised ethnic slur.

Related Words

Indigenous Aussie, blackfella, Aboriginal; Indigenous Australian; First Nations

Aboriginal person.

Usage: Older Australian slang. Today it is often considered offensive or inappropriate depending on context. Use with care.