Australianism

noun

Aus·​tra·​lian·​ism ˌȯ-ˈstrāl-yə-ˌni-zəm How to pronounce Australianism (audio)
ˌä-,
ə-
: a characteristic feature of Australian English

Word History

First Known Use

1874, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of Australianism was in 1874

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Cite this Entry

“Australianism.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Australianism. Accessed 28 Mar. 2024.

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