Tasmanian

adjective

Tas·ma·ni·an taz-ˈmā-nē-ən

-nyən

: of, relating to, or characteristic of Tasmania or its people

Tasmanian noun

plural Tasmanians

Word History

First Known Use

1822, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of Tasmanian was in 1822

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“Tasmanian.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Tasmanian. Accessed 19 Mar. 2026.

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Last Updated: 24 Feb 2026 - Entry added

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