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Australian

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adjective Aus·tra·lian \ ȯ-ˈstrāl-yən , ä- , ə- \

Definition of Australian

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

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First Known Use of australian

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Australian

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Definition of Australian

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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First Known Use of australian

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Australian

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Definition of Australian for English Language Learners

  • : a person born, raised, or living in Australia

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Australian

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adjective Aus·tra·lian \ ȯ-ˈstrāl-yən \

Definition of Australian for Students

:of or relating to Australia or the Australians
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Australian

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Definition of Australian for Students

:a person born or living in Australia

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