Aus·tra·lian
ȯ-ˈstrāl-yən 
ä-,
ə-
1
: 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
1
: 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
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Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 19 Oct. 2024
The Australian band went on to open for One Direction again during the Where We Are Tour in 2014, playing dates in the U.S., Canada, U.K. and Europe.
—Charlotte Phillipp, People.com, 19 Oct. 2024
Simon Perry, People.com, 18 Oct. 2024
Advertisement The Australian Republic Movement, or ARM, which campaigns for an Australian citizen to replace the British monarch as head of state, likens the royal visit to a touring act in the entertainment industry.
—Rod McGuirk, Los Angeles Times, 18 Oct. 2024
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Adjective
After moving to Kenya, Australian expat Guy Brennan found a reliable way to beat the heat: enjoying a few gin and tonics in his backyard.
—Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 19 Oct. 2024
The Australian band went on to open for One Direction again during the Where We Are Tour in 2014, playing dates in the U.S., Canada, U.K. and Europe.
—Charlotte Phillipp, People.com, 19 Oct. 2024
Noun
King Charles Believes Australia Keeping Him Head of State Is ‘a Matter for the Australian Public to Decide’
Can't get enough of PEOPLE's Royals coverage?
—Simon Perry, People.com, 18 Oct. 2024
Advertisement The Australian Republic Movement, or ARM, which campaigns for an Australian citizen to replace the British monarch as head of state, likens the royal visit to a touring act in the entertainment industry.
—Rod McGuirk, Los Angeles Times, 18 Oct. 2024
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“Australian.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Australian. Accessed 31 Oct. 2024.
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