These articles discuss the cultural significance and provide examples of Aboriginal Australian English.
Remember to differentiate between:
expressions that are used exclusively by Indigenous Australians, and therefore represent their unique cultures and identities
expressions that originate from Indigenous languages, and have been borrowed into Standard Australian English
The Conversation - 10 ways Aboriginal Australians made English their own
Useful quote from the article:
'There are similarities between Standard Australian English and Aboriginal English, but this can pose serious obstacles for its speakers, who are misinterpreted by some as speaking poor English.'
Creative Spirits - Aboriginal words in Australian English
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