Austria
a republic in central Europe. 32,381 sq. mi. (83,865 sq. km). Capital: Vienna.
- German Österreich.
Other words from Austria
- Aus·tri·an, adjective, noun
- an·ti-Aus·tri·a, adjective
- an·ti-Aus·tri·an, adjective, noun
- pro-Aus·tri·an, adjective, noun
- pseu·do-Aus·tri·an, adjective, noun
- trans-Aus·tri·an, adjective
- un-Aus·tri·an, adjective
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How to use Austria in a sentence
His harrowing escape from Vienna when Hitler took Austria in March 1938 is dramatically chronicled in his memoirs.
The Catholic Philosopher Who Took on Hitler | John Henry Crosby | December 26, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTThe Austria-based restaurant was first noted by the scholar and monk Albuin, who was a devout follower of Charlemagne.
Austria and Germany, he tells me, were really enjoyable experiences; he was completely anonymous there, no one knew him.
So if you were an East German, you could go to Hungary and then could go across to Austria, and from Austria into West Germany.
How The Cold War Endgame Played Out In The Rubble Of The Berlin Wall | William O’Connor | November 9, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTShe says that when her two sons were just boys she sent them to live with her former husband in Austria.
The Secret Life of an ISIS Warlord | Will Cathcart, Vazha Tavberidze, Nino Burchuladze | October 27, 2014 | THE DAILY BEAST
The emperor Nicholas of Russia declared, by ukase, his purpose to assist Austria.
The Every Day Book of History and Chronology | Joel MunsellInsurrectionary movements at Rome in consequence of the pope's refusal to declare war against Austria.
The Every Day Book of History and Chronology | Joel MunsellAustria's fall was due to the lethargy and hesitation of the courts of Berlin and St. Petersburg.
Napoleon's Marshals | R. P. Dunn-PattisonBut once Austria was disposed of, Prussia and Russia met their punishment for having given her secret or open aid.
Napoleon's Marshals | R. P. Dunn-PattisonEngland proclaimed a rough indignation at the demand for Gibraltar, which Austria had made in behalf of Spain.
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British Dictionary definitions for Austria
/ (ˈɒstrɪə) /
a republic in central Europe: ruled by the Hapsburgs from 1282 to 1918; formed a dual monarchy with Hungary in 1867 and became a republic in 1919; a member of the European Union; contains part of the Alps, the Danube basin in the east, and extensive forests. Official language: German. Religion: Roman Catholic majority. Currency: euro. Capital: Vienna. Pop: 8 221 646 (2013 est). Area: 83 849 sq km (32 374 sq miles): German name: Österreich
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Cultural definitions for Austria
Mountainous republic in central Europe, bordered by Germany and the former Czechoslovakia to the north, Hungary to the east, Slovenia and Italy to the south, and Switzerland and Liechtenstein to the west. Its capital and largest city is Vienna.
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