Austro-Hungarian

adjective

Aus·​tro-Hun·​gar·​i·​an ˈȯ-(ˌ)strō-ˌhəŋ-ˈger-ē-ən How to pronounce Austro-Hungarian (audio)
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: of or relating to Austria-Hungary (a dual monarchy of central Europe 1867–1918)
Austro-Hungarian noun
plural Austro-Hungarians

Word History

First Known Use

1867, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of Austro-Hungarian was in 1867

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“Austro-Hungarian.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Austro-Hungarian. Accessed 14 Mar. 2026.

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