"Torres Strait Islander" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: Torres Strait Islanders [plural]
Etymology: Torres Strait Islands + -er Etymology templates: {{af|en|Torres Strait Islands|-er}} Torres Strait Islands + -er Head templates: {{en-noun|nolinkhead=1}} Torres Strait Islander (plural Torres Strait Islanders)
  1. A member of the indigenous people living on the Torres Strait Islands, considered distinct from the Aboriginal people of the rest of Australia. Wikipedia link: Torres Strait Islander Categories (topical): Demonyms Categories (place): Queensland

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