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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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The resolution, filed by activist investor Australasian Centre for Corporate Responsibility and pension funds, seeks disclosures on project cost-competitiveness.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 6, 2026

While similar habitats in regions such as the Americas, Africa, and Southeast Asia have been studied extensively, the Australasian highlands remain far less known.

From Science Daily • Oct. 23, 2025

"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

Now a rookie on the Australasian Tour, he almost missed the tournament at the Millbrook Resort course near Queenstown after his entry to New Zealand was delayed by immigration officials.

From BBC • Mar. 2, 2025

Pending the completion by the Royal Australasian Ornithologists' Union of its official Check-list of the Birds of Australia, the scientific names have been left as in the first edition.

From An Australian Bird Book A Pocket Book for Field Use by Leach, John Albert

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