Australia Day

noun

a legal holiday in Australia, the first Monday after January 25, commemorating the landing of the British in 1788.

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weal
well-being, prosperity, or happiness.
the intervening time.
a somewhat prolonged, sharp, shrill cry, as of pain, fear, or surprise.
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Formerly Foundation Day.
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British Dictionary definitions for australia day

Australia Day

noun

a public holiday in Australia, commemorating the landing of the British in 1788: observed on the first Monday after Jan 26
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