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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Quartz Bot, Quartz, 7 Nov. 2024
Snake handler Drew Godfrey, who works for Hervey Bay Snake Catchers in the Australian territory of Queensland, had the task of removing two coastal carpet pythons, also known as Morelia spilota mcdowelli, from a customer's toilet bowl.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2024
Quartz Bot, Quartz, 7 Nov. 2024
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Adjective
The Trust aims to provide investors with a cost-effective means of gaining investment benefits similar to holding Australian Dollars.
—Quartz Bot, Quartz, 7 Nov. 2024
Snake handler Drew Godfrey, who works for Hervey Bay Snake Catchers in the Australian territory of Queensland, had the task of removing two coastal carpet pythons, also known as Morelia spilota mcdowelli, from a customer's toilet bowl.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2024
Noun
The Trust is not subject to market risk except for fluctuations in the Australian Dollar/USD exchange rate and changes in the interest rate paid by the Depository on Australian Dollars held by the Trust.
—Quartz Bot, Quartz, 7 Nov. 2024
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Controversial Australian Olympic breaker retires from competition
Chigvintsev was released on bail several hours after his arrest, and the estranged couple filed dueling requests for restraining orders.
—Martha Ross, The Mercury News, 7 Nov. 2024
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“Australian.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Australian. Accessed 23 Nov. 2024.
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