Aus·tra·lian
ȯ-ˈstrāl-yən 
ä-,
ə-
1
: of, relating to, or characteristic of the continent or commonwealth of Australia, its inhabitants, or the languages spoken there
2
: of, relating to, or being a biogeographic region that comprises Australia, the islands north of it from Celebes eastward, Tasmania, New Zealand, and Polynesia
1
: a native or inhabitant of the Australian commonwealth
2
: a group of about 200 languages spoken by the aboriginal inhabitants of Australia
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Evan A. Feigenbaum, Forbes, 5 Jan. 2025
In late November, Australian lawmakers approved a bill that banned those under the age of 16 from using social media, even with parental permission.
—Amanda Gerut, Fortune Asia, 3 Jan. 2025
Manasi Pathak, Forbes, 5 Jan. 2025
In three seasons with San Diego, the Australian made 70 appearances, scoring two goals and adding an assist.
—Ryan Finley, San Diego Union-Tribune, 3 Jan. 2025
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Adjective
Washington’s priority is to integrate both Australian and the U.S. forces that rotate through Australia into its China-centric war plans.
—Evan A. Feigenbaum, Forbes, 5 Jan. 2025
In late November, Australian lawmakers approved a bill that banned those under the age of 16 from using social media, even with parental permission.
—Amanda Gerut, Fortune Asia, 3 Jan. 2025
Noun
The Japanese player, aiming for her first title since the 2021 Australian Open, played some powerful groundstrokes to break Tauson in the third and fifth games.
—Manasi Pathak, Forbes, 5 Jan. 2025
In three seasons with San Diego, the Australian made 70 appearances, scoring two goals and adding an assist.
—Ryan Finley, San Diego Union-Tribune, 3 Jan. 2025
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“Australian.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Australian. Accessed 19 Jan. 2025.
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