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Australasian

American  
[aw-struh-lay-zhuhn] / ˌɔ strəˈleɪ ʒən /

adjective

  1. relating to Australasia, its people, or their cultures.


noun

  1. a native or inhabitant of Australasia.

australasian British  
/ ˌɒstrəˈleɪzɪən /

noun

  1. a native or inhabitant of Australasia

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

adjective

  1. of or relating to Australia, New Zealand, and the neighbouring islands

  2. (of organizations) having members in Australia and New Zealand

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

Example Sentences

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These natural events led to repeated waves of extinction and the emergence of new species long before humans arrived, according to research published in Alcheringa: An Australasian Journal of Palaeontology.

From Science Daily • Mar. 26, 2026

The resolution was tabled by activist investor Australasian Centre for Corporate Responsibility, joined by some pension funds.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 6, 2026

"Much of the plan focuses on refining analytics, disclosure and engagement -- all important tools," said Brynn O'Brien, executive director of the Australasian Centre for Corporate Responsibility.

From Barron's • Oct. 22, 2025

The Australian PGA, co-sanctioned by the Australasian Tour and DP World Tour, gave Lee a third title on the European circuit.

From Washington Times • Nov. 26, 2023

The Australasian: “‘Teens’ is a pleasantly-written story, very suitable for a present or a school prize.”

From Early Days in North Queensland by Palmer, Edward

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