austral

Meanings

• noun

  A country in the Southern Hemisphere, consisting of the continent of Australia and the islands of Tasmania, New Guinea, and other smaller islands.

  - "Australia is the largest island continent in the world."
  - "The capital city of Australia is Canberra."
  - "Australia is known for its unique wildlife such as kangaroos and koalas."

• adjective

  Relating to or characteristic of Australia or its people.

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Pronunciation

1. /ˈɒstɹəl/
   
   
   
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2. /ˈɒstɹəl/
   
   
   
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Rhymes

Words rhyming with austral
furl , whirl , twirl , pearl , world

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Variants

List of all variants of austral that leads to same result
austral , australes , australs , Austral , Austral Islands

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Etymology

origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.

Derived from the Latin word 'australis', meaning 'southern'.

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Trivia

Any details, considerations, events or pieces of information regarding the word

1. Australia is the only continent that is also a single country.

2. The Great Barrier Reef, located off the coast of Queensland, is the largest coral reef system in the world.

3. Australia is home to the world's largest monolith, Uluru, also known as Ayers Rock.

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Related Concepts

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1. Oceania: Australia is a part of the continent of Oceania, which is the largest continent entirely in the Southern Hemisphere.

2. Commonwealth Realm: Australia is a constitutional monarchy and a member of the Commonwealth of Nations, with the British Monarch as the symbolic head of state.

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Culture

Any cultural, historical, or symbolic significance of the word. Explore how the word has been used in literature, art, music, or other forms of expression.

Australia has a rich and diverse cultural heritage, influenced by its Indigenous peoples, European settlers, and Asian immigrants. It is known for its unique art, literature, and music, which reflect its unique landscape and history.

How to Memorize "austral"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize the Australian flag, which consists of the Union Jack in the top left corner and the Southern Cross constellation in the lower right corner.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'Australia' with the kangaroo and the Sydney Opera House.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Australia is a land where kangaroos have pouches and koalas live in eucalyptus trees' to remember the meaning of the word.

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