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🇵🇹Portuguese Source WordCode: PT

Austrália

Pronunciation / Transliteration: Austrália

🇬🇧 Direct English Meaning:
Australia/ɔːˈstreɪliə/
nounCEFR A1 (Beginner)Top #850 frequency
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🇵🇹 Example Sentence in Portuguese:

"A Austrália é conhecida por suas praias e vida selvagem."

Comprehensive Definitions & Senses

2 senses
As noun
  1. 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. 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, stemming from the hypothetical ancient continent 'Terra Australis Incognita' (Unknown Southern Land). The term was popularized in the early 19th century by British explorer Matthew Flinders, who promoted the adoption of 'Australia' over earlier designations like New Holland.

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