Austrasian

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adjective

1
: of, relating to, or characteristic of Austrasia, the eastern part of the kingdom of the Franks
2
: of, relating to, or characteristic of Austrasians

Austrasian

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noun

plural -s
: a native or inhabitant of Austrasia

Word History

Etymology

Adjective

Austrasia, Ostrasia, eastern division of the Frankish dominions (from Medieval Latin) + English -an

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“Austrasia.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Austrasia. Accessed 10 Jul. 2026.

Geographical Definition

Austrasia

geographical name

variants or Ostrasia
the eastern dominions of the Merovingian Franks extending from the Meuse River to the Bohemian Forest
Austrasian adjective or noun

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