Synonyms for

Australian

Verb / ɔ:ˈstreɪljʌn / Another word for australian — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

relating to or characteristic of Australia, its inhabitants, or their languages.

Synonyms & similar words

aussie australian aboriginalaustralian Aussie Australianian Austral Australasian Oz Sahul Antipodean Australized Australoid Australopithecine Australasian Austronesian Australoriparian Australasian Austronesian Australoriparian

Synonyms by register

Formal

oceanic australasian

Informal

aussie ozzie

Literary

down under resident

Antonyms

european asian african north american south american arctic antarctic

Common collocations

  • australian accent
  • australian dollar
  • australian rules football
  • australian shepherd
  • australian open
  • australian culture
  • australian wildlife

Word family

noun Australia
adjective Australian

Usage note

The term 'Australian' refers to people or things from Australia. 'Aussie' and 'Ozzie' are informal and widely used colloquialisms.

Example sentences

  1. The Australian Open is a popular tennis tournament.
  2. The kangaroo is a well-known animal in Australian culture.
  3. My aunt went on a trip to Australia and brought back some Australian souvenirs.
  4. Australian English has some unique words and phrases.
  5. The Australian government is working on environmental conservation projects.

Quotes

  • 'I love Australia; it was a really, really nice experience for me. It's such a beautiful place.' - Novak Djokovic
  • 'I love the Australian lifestyle and the enthusiasm and the warmth of the Australian people.' - Karrie Webb
  • 'I'm an Australian girl, so I'm always drawn to the beach.' - Shanina Shaik

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