australia
word
/ɔˈstɹeɪljə/
aw-STRAYL-yuh
/ɒˈstɹeɪliə/
o-STRAYL-ee-uh
Definition
A country and continent in the Southern Hemisphere, known for its unique animals, large cities, and wide natural landscapes.
Usage & Nuances
Usually used as a proper noun with no article: 'Australia is huge,' not 'the Australia.' Common collocations include 'in Australia,' 'from Australia,' and 'Australian' for things or people related to the country.
Spanish: AustraliaPortuguese (BR): AustráliaPortuguese (PT): AustráliaChinese (Simplified): 澳大利亚Chinese (Traditional): 澳洲 - 澳大利亞Hindi: ऑस्ट्रेलियाArabic: أسترالياBengali: অস্ট্রেলিয়াRussian: АвстралияJapanese: オーストラリアVietnamese: ÚcKorean: 호주Turkish: AvustralyaUrdu: آسٹریلیاIndonesian: Australia
Example Sentences
If I get the chance, I'll spend a few months in Australia.
natural
My uncle lives in Australia.
basic
She is from Australia.
basic
Australia is a very large country.
basic
I've always wanted to visit Australia, especially Sydney.
natural
He moved to Australia for work last year.
natural