Austro-Hungarian

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adjective

Aus·​tro-Hun·​gar·​i·​an ¦ȯ-(ˌ)strō-ˌhəŋ-¦ger-ē-ən How to pronounce Austro-Hungarian (audio)
¦ä-
: of or relating to the former dual monarchy of Austria-Hungary

Austro-Hungarian

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noun

Aus·​tro-Hun·​gar·​i·​an ¦ȯ-(ˌ)strō-ˌhəŋ-¦ger-ē-ən How to pronounce Austro-Hungarian (audio)
¦ä-
: a native or inhabitant of Austria-Hungary

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Adjective

Austr- entry 2 + Hungarian

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“Austro-Hungarian.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Austro-Hungarian. Accessed 23 Dec. 2025.

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