australian Meaning, Definition & Usage

  1. noun a native or inhabitant of Australia
    Aussie.
  2. noun the Austronesian languages spoken by Australian aborigines
    Aboriginal Australian.
  3. adjective of or relating to or characteristic of Australia or its inhabitants or its languages
    • Australian deserts
    • Australian aborigines

WordNet

Aus*tra"li*an adjective
Etymology
From L. Terra Australis southern land.
Definitions
  1. Of or pertaining to Australia. -- n. A native or an inhabitant of Australia.

Webster 1913