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Australian
[aw-streyl-yuhn]
adjective
of or relating to Australia, its inhabitants, or their languages.
Zoogeography.belonging to a geographical division comprising Australia, New Zealand, Tasmania, Sulawesi, the Moluccas, Papua New Guinea, and adjacent smaller islands.
Phytogeography.belonging or pertaining to a geographical division comprising Australia and Tasmania.
noun
a native or inhabitant of Australia.
an Aboriginal inhabitant of Australia.
Also called Australian Aboriginal languages.the group of languages of the Aborigines of Australia, consisting of about three hundred languages. Austral, Austral.
Other Word Forms
- anti-Australian adjective
- pro-Australian adjective
- pseudo-Australian adjective
- trans-Australian adjective
- un-Australian adjective
Word History and Origins
Origin of Australian1
Example Sentences
Earlier this year, she shined as a cancer-faking Australian wellness influencer in the limited series “Apple Cider Vinegar.”
A 57-year-old Australian police officer has been shot dead on a rural property in Tasmania while serving a warrant to repossess a home, say police.
Starting fourth, he overtook championship leader Piastri at the start and dealt with pressure from the Australian in the closing stages of the race.
Piastri cut back on the exit, and they ran side by side down the long back straight, with the Australian on the inside.
Piastri closed on to Antonelli's tail with 17 laps to go but their battle allowed Norris to close up, which meant the Australian had to turn his attentions to his team-mate until their collision.
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