Australian meaning

UK /ɒˈstreɪlɪən/ US /ɔˈstreɪljən/ 3 syllables

Australian (noun): a native or inhabitant of Australia.

Australian has 3 meanings in this dictionary, as noun and adjective.

Australian as a noun

  1. a native or inhabitant of Australia

    Synonyms: Aussie

    Type of: inhabitant

    Kinds: Aborigine

  2. the Austronesian languages spoken by Australian aborigines

    Synonyms: Aboriginal Australian

    Type of: Austronesian

    Kinds: Dyirbal, Walbiri

Australian as an adjective

  1. of or relating to or characteristic of Australia or its inhabitants or its languages
    • Australian deserts
    • Australian aborigines

    Related forms: Australia

How to pronounce Australian

Australian is pronounced /ɒˈstreɪlɪən/ in British English and /ɔˈstreɪljən/ in American English. It has 3 syllables, with the stress on the second syllable.

Word lists: words starting with AU · words ending in AN · 10-letter words

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