Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
down-under
idiom
/ˈdaʊnˌʌndər/
Definition
A colloquial term referring to Australia and sometimes New Zealand.
Examples
- “I plan to visit a few cities down-under next year.”
- “The wildlife down-under is unlike anywhere else in the world.”
- “He moved down-under for a job opportunity.”
Meaning
The phrase ‘down-under’ describes the geographical position of Australia, which is located in the Southern Hemisphere, making it literally ‘down’ on a conventional map.
Synonyms
- Australia
- Oz
- Australasia
