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Aboriginal Rights

Definition

Aboriginal rights refer to the legal and inherent rights and privileges of indigenous peoples, who are the original inhabitants of a specific region or territory.

Part of Speech

Noun

Senses

Sense 1:

The collective rights and entitlements protected by law, guaranteed to indigenous communities.

Example sentence: The government is working towards recognizing and upholding aboriginal rights.

Sense 2:

Specific rights and privileges accorded to indigenous peoples based on their historical presence and relationship with the land.

Example sentence: Land ownership is an essential part of aboriginal rights, ensuring they have the right to govern and protect their territories.

Usages

Usage 1 - Popular:

In popular usage, aboriginal rights refer to the protection of indigenous cultures, traditions, land, and self-governance.

Example sentence: The film aims to raise awareness about aboriginal rights and their impact on indigenous communities.

Usage 2 - Local:

In local contexts, aboriginal rights often pertain to specific treaties, agreements, or legislation that recognizes and addresses the rights of indigenous peoples within a particular country or region.

Example sentence: The local government is currently discussing amendments to better safeguard aboriginal rights in this province.

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