Australian

pronunciation

How to pronounce Australian in British English: UK [ɒˈstreɪliən]word uk audio image

How to pronounce Australian in American English: US [ɔːˈstreɪliən] word us audio image

  • Noun:
    a native or inhabitant of Australia
    the Austronesian languages spoken by Australian aborigines
  • Adjective:
    of or relating to or characteristic of Australia or its inhabitants

Word Origin

Australian (n.)
1690s, in reference to aboriginal inhabitants, from Australia + -an. As an adjective by 1814. Australianism in speech is attested from 1891.

Example

1. Something very strange has happened to australian wine .
2. A giant dust storm has engulfed sydney , throwing the australian city into chaos .
3. Once I asked an australian why he was helping me .
4. But australian universities are taking no chances .
5. She was not awarded any australian decorations .

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