Westralian

1 of 2

adjective

Wes·​tra·​lian

(ˈ)we¦strālyən sometimes -lēən

: of, relating to, or characteristic of Western Australia or its inhabitants

Westralian

2 of 2

noun

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plural -s

: a native or inhabitant of Western Australia

Word History

Etymology

Adjective

Westralia (contraction of Western Australia) + English -an

First Known Use

Adjective

1892, in the meaning defined above

Noun

1891, in the meaning defined above

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