Australian

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adjective

Aus·​tra·​lian ȯ-ˈstrāl-yən 

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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

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: 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

Structural shifts in the Australian market, such as Disney+’s ESPN integration in 2025 and DAZN’s Foxtel acquisition, are also likely to continue. —Sara Merican, Deadline, 10 Apr. 2025

Prolific Australian collective King Gizzard & the Lizard Wizard have officially announced the release of their forthcoming album, Phantom Island. —Tyler Jenke, Billboard, 10 Apr. 2025

Noun

Related Articles Daddario previously styled a Tag Heuer timepiece while attending the Formula 1 Australian Grand Prix with Tag Heuer event in Melbourne on March 14. —Julia Teti, Footwear News, 10 Apr. 2025

In 2013, Adam Scott became the first Australian to win The Masters. —Jay Ginsbach, Forbes.com, 9 Apr. 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