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10 Language-to-English DictionariesAustralia
/ɔːˈstreɪ.li.ə/Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
A country and continent located in the southern hemisphere, known for its diverse landscapes and unique wildlife.
"Australia is famous for its Great Barrier Reef and vibrant cities like Sydney and Melbourne." - 2
The sixth-largest country in the world by total area, comprising the mainland of the Australian continent, the island of Tasmania, and numerous smaller islands.
"Many tourists visit Australia to experience its natural wonders and cultural heritage."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
Derived from the Latin 'Australis', meaning 'southern', based on the long-hypothesized great southern land 'Terra Australis Incognita'. The name was popularized by British explorer Matthew Flinders in the early 19th century as a replacement for 'New Holland'.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Australia" is said worldwide
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Australie
Transliteration: Ostrali
"L'Australie est connue pour ses plages magnifiques."
Australien
Transliteration: Australien
"Australien hat viele einzigartige Tiere."
Australia
Transliteration: Australia
"L'Australia è famosa per la sua fauna selvatica."
Australia
Transliteration: Australia
"Australia es un país lleno de maravillas naturales."
Austrália
Transliteration: Austrália
"A Austrália é conhecida por suas praias e vida selvagem."
ऑस्ट्रेलिया
Transliteration: Ostraliya
"ऑस्ट्रेलिया अपनी प्राकृतिक सुंदरता के लिए प्रसिद्ध है।"
澳大利亚
Transliteration: Àodàlìyǎ
"澳大利亚以其独特的野生动物而闻名。"
호주
Transliteration: Hoju
"호주는 아름다운 자연 경관으로 유명합니다."
オーストラリア
Transliteration: Ōsutoraria
"オーストラリアは多様な動植物で知られています。"
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