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Indigenous refers to anything that is native to a perticular area (doesnt need to be human)

Aboriginal means a person who is native to a perticular area (generally country)

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Aboriginal American is often refered too (incorrectly) as an Indian. Also native American.

An Aboriginal Australian is often refered too as a Koori ( which is not strictly accurate)

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