SINCE 1828
Australian
adjective
Aus·tra·lian
| \ ȯ-ˈstrāl-yən
, ä-, ə-\
, ä-, ə-\
Definition of Australian
(Entry 1 of 2)
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
Australian
nounDefinition of Australian (Entry 2 of 2)
1
: a native or inhabitant of the Australian commonwealth
2
: a group of about 200 languages spoken by the aboriginal inhabitants of Australia
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Australian
nounEnglish Language Learners Definition of Australian
: a person born, raised, or living in Australia
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Australian
adjective
Aus·tra·lian
| \ ȯ-ˈstrāl-yən
\
\
Kids Definition of Australian
(Entry 1 of 2)
: of or relating to Australia or the Australians
Australian
nounKids Definition of Australian (Entry 2 of 2)
: a person born or living in Australia
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