Australian

[aw-streyl-yuhn]

adjective

1. of or relating to Australia, its inhabitants, or their languages.

2. Zoogeography.,  belonging to a geographical division comprising Australia, New Zealand, Tasmania, Sulawesi, the Moluccas, Papua New Guinea, and adjacent smaller islands.

3. Phytogeography.,  belonging or pertaining to a geographical division comprising Australia and Tasmania.

noun

1. a native or inhabitant of Australia.

2. an Aboriginal inhabitant of Australia.

3. 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

First recorded in 1690–70 Australian for def. 5; Australi(a) + -an

Example Sentences

The youngest Australian to appear at a Women's Rugby World Cup, the 18-year-old knows her history as well as she makes it.

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It has been a disappointing season in terms of Grand Slam success for Sabalenka, considering she reached the final at the Australian and French Opens.

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In the Australian Open final, French Open final and Wimbledon semi-finals, an erratic level has led to devastating defeats.

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Hundreds of thousands of Australians forced to pay back welfare debts created by an illegal automated system have won the largest payout in the country's history.

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However, late last year, Yorke told Australian radio station Triple J he was not aware of any plans for a Radiohead live return any time soon, regardless of the demand from fans.

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