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What are the people called who lived in Australia before the europeans arrived?
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∙ 9y ago
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∙ 9y agoIndigenous Australians is the official term used to describe the people who lived in Australia before the Europeans arrived. The more common term used is Aborigines.
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∙ 8y agoThe Aboriginials lived in Australia prior to European settlement. There you go that is the answer. Information from Gracie
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∙ 12y agoPrior to European settlement, Australia was occupied by the indigenous people now known as Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders.
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∙ 14y agoThe indigenous people, known as the Australian Aborigines (and Torres Strait Islanders), were the only inhabitants of Australia prior to European settlement.
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