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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

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The research, published in Alcheringa: An Australasian Journal of Palaeontology, suggests that New Zealand's wildlife was already undergoing dramatic changes long before human settlement.

From Science Daily Jun. 23, 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

He only arrived on Tuesday before Thursday's opening round of the event, which was co-sanctioned by the Australasian and Asian Tours.

From BBC Mar. 2, 2025

The one of greatest importance was the Australasian Naval Force Act, to which allusion has already been made.

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