Anzac

noun

An·​zac ˈan-ˌzak 

: a soldier from Australia or New Zealand

Examples of Anzac in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Anzac Day honors members of the Australian and New Zealand Army Corps (ANZAC) who have lost their lives in conflict and all those who have served. — Staff Author, PEOPLE, 27 Apr. 2026

They were named from over 50,000 suggestions submitted by members of the public, including Anzac, an acronym for the Australian and New Zealand Army Corps, whose bravery in battle is honored with a national remembrance day each April. — Oscar Holland, CNN Money, 1 Jan. 2026

The warships, which are equipped for undersea warfare and air defence, will replace Australia’s Anzac-class frigates. — Lee Ying Shan, CNBC, 4 Aug. 2025

Sydney Opera House and Harbour Bridge will both go dark, providing iconic silhouettes during totality, as will Anzac Bridge, Darling Harbour and the Bondi to Coogee coast. — Jamie Carter, Forbes.com, 22 July 2025

Word History

Etymology

Australian and New Zealand Army Corps

First Known Use

1915, in the meaning defined above