australian

• Relatif à l'Australie ou à ses habitants, ou caractéristique de ceux-ci.

Relating to or characteristic of Australia or its inhabitants.

1. Relating to AustraliaA2formal

   Of or relating to the country of Australia, its people, or its culture.

   australien

   • She loves Australian wildlife, especially kangaroos.
   • The Australian accent is distinct from British English.
   • He is an Australian citizen living in Sydney.

   Synonymesaussie

2. Relating to Aboriginal languagesC1formalaustralian

   Of or relating to the Austronesian languages spoken by Australian Aboriginal peoples.

   australien (relatif aux langues aborigènes)

   • The linguist studied several Australian languages.
   • Many Australian languages are endangered today.
   • The word 'kangaroo' comes from an Australian language.

   Synonymesaboriginalindigenous

• Nom désignant une personne qui est originaire ou habitante de l'Australie, ou les langues austronésiennes parlées par les aborigènes australiens.

A noun referring to a person who is a native or inhabitant of Australia, or the Austronesian languages spoken by Australian aborigines.

nom propre

1. A person from AustraliaA1formal

   A native or inhabitant of the country of Australia.

   Australien (personne d'Australie)

   • Many Australians enjoy surfing at the beach.
   • She met an Australian while traveling in Europe.
   • Australians are known for their friendly and laid-back attitude.

   Synonymesaussie

2. Aboriginal languagesC1formalaustralian

   The group of Austronesian languages spoken by the Aboriginal peoples of Australia.

   langues australiennes

   • Linguists study the structure of Australian languages.
   • Many Australian languages are endangered today.
   • Efforts are being made to preserve Australian Aboriginal languages.