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down under

Or Down Under

noun

  1. Australia or New Zealand.



adverb

  1. in, to, or into Australia or New Zealand.

down under

noun

  1. Australia or New Zealand

“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

adverb

  1. in or to Australia or New Zealand

“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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Word History and Origins

Origin of down under1

First recorded in 1895–1900
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Example Sentences

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In the build up to the WTC final, who would open the batting alongside Khawaja against South Africa was a source of national debate Down Under.

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It's the latest move from Washington that challenges its long-standing friendship with Canberra, sparking fears Down Under that, as conflict heats up around the globe, Australia may be left standing without its greatest ally.

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First stop down under is Perth, and the tour opener with the Western Force on June 28.

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Who would open with Khawaja has been a source of national debate Down Under.

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On the day it was announced he had been selected for this summer's tour to Australia, Fagerson spoke to BBC Scotland of how he felt he had not done himself justice four years ago, hampered by niggling injury problems, and the drive he had to go Down Under to show the best of himself.

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