Australian

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adjective

Aus·​tra·​lian ȯ-ˈstrāl-yən 

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ə-

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: of, relating to, or characteristic of the continent or commonwealth of Australia, its inhabitants, or the languages spoken there

2

: of, relating to, or being a biogeographic region that comprises Australia, the islands north of it from Celebes eastward, Tasmania, New Zealand, and Polynesia

Australian

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noun

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: a native or inhabitant of the Australian commonwealth

2

: a group of about 200 languages spoken by the aboriginal inhabitants of Australia

Examples of Australian in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Adjective

Created by Australian writer-director Joe Brumm, the Emmy-winning series follows imaginative 6-year-old Blue Heeler puppy Bluey, younger sister Bingo and parents Bandit and Chilli. —Leena Tailor, The Hollywood Reporter, 18 Mar. 2025

All five episodes of the Australian original will be available to stream on Prime Video from April 18. —Max Goldbart, Deadline, 18 Mar. 2025

Noun

What scientists say Sarah Perkins-Kirkpatrick, a professor at the Australian National University’s Fenner School of Environment and Society, said the world had reached a point where net zero emissions were no longer enough. —Hilary Whiteman, CNN, 19 Mar. 2025

The Australian, 25, who is a midfielder for Adelaide United, opened up about his experience during the latest edition of FIFPRO's Footballers Unfiltered with Joe Hart podcast. —Ingrid Vasquez, People.com, 19 Mar. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

Adjective

1795, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Noun

1693, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Phrases Containing Australian

• Australian ballot
• Australian cattle dog
• Australian pine
• Australian Rules football
• Australian shepherd
• Australian terrier

Rhymes for Australian

• deucalion
• pygmalion

Kids Definition

Australian

adjective

Aus·​tra·​lian

ȯ-ˈstrāl-yən,

ä-

: of, relating to, or characteristic of Australia or its people