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a combining form meaning “south,” used in the formation of compound words: Austronesia.

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Also especially before a vowel, austr-.

Origin of austro-

<Latin aust(e)r the south, the south wind + -o-

Words nearby austro-

Austrian, Austrian blind, Austrian pine, Austrian shade, austringer, austro-, Austroasiatic, Austro-Hungarian, Austronesia, Austronesian, Austro-Prussian War

Other definitions for austro- (2 of 2)

Austro-

a combining form of Austria: Austro-Hungarian.

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How to use austro- in a sentence

But it also opens outward to offer a sharp look at the fatal codes of honor dominating the Austro-Hungarian military caste system.
The Kaffeehaus Canon|George Prochnik|December 31, 2010|DAILY BEAST
When my father was born, it was part of the Austro-Hungarian empire.
Elie Wiesel's Great Regret|Jonathan Mahler|April 19, 2009|DAILY BEAST
It was by a writer called Sacher-Masoch, a native of Austro-Hungary.
Samuel Johnson Pens an Erotic Love Letter|Ian McIntyre|December 26, 2008|DAILY BEAST
The Austro-Prussian alliance had been only an interlude in the great drama in which the two powers were playing rival parts.
Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 11, Slice 8|Various

Delegates of the Austro-Hungarian Government will take part in the investigation relating thereto.
The Story of the Great War, Volume I (of 8)|Various
To notify the Austro-Hungarian Government without delay of the execution of the measures comprised under the preceding heads.
The Story of the Great War, Volume I (of 8)|Various
Indeed, quite the contrary; for the mobilization of half of the Austro-Hungarian army had been ordered.
The Story of the Great War, Volume I (of 8)|Various
Russian fortresses continued for another month to fall like ninepins before the Austro-German armies.
The New Gresham Encyclopedia|Various

British Dictionary definitions for austro- (1 of 2)

Austro-¹

/ (ˈɒstrəʊ-) /

combining form

southernAustro-Asiatic

Word Origin for Austro-

from Latin auster the south wind

British Dictionary definitions for austro- (2 of 2)

Austro-²

/ (ˈɒstrəʊ-) /

combining form

AustrianAustro-Hungarian

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