English
wikipedia|Meriam people
Etymology
From Mer (Murray Island), off the northern coast of Australia.
Proper noun
en-proper noun
- An aboriginal people who live on Mer (Murray Island), in the eastern group of Torres Strait Islands off the northern tip of Australia.
- The language of the Meriam people.
Trivia
The Meriam people are perhaps best known for their involvement in the High Court of Australia's w:Mabo decision|Mabo decision which fundamentally changed land law in Australia - recognising Aboriginal traditional ownership.
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