Australasian
Americanadjective
noun
noun
adjective
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of or relating to Australia, New Zealand, and the neighbouring islands
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(of organizations) having members in Australia and New Zealand
Example Sentences
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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
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
Dr Brit Finucci, one of the scientists who discovered the Australasian Narrow-nosed Spookfish, said the find was "exciting".
From BBC • Sep. 24, 2024
Hydromys, hī′dro-mis, n. an Australasian genus of rodents, known as water-rats and beaver-rats.
From Chambers's Twentieth Century Dictionary (part 2 of 4: E-M) by Various
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