austro-

¹

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

   Austronesia.

Austro-

²

1. a combining form of Austria:

   Austro-Hungarian.

Austro-

¹

/ ˈɒstrəʊ- /

combining_form

1. Austrian

   Austro-Hungarian

Austro-

²

/ ˈɒstrəʊ- /

combining_form

1. southern

   Austro-Asiatic

Word History and Origins

Origin of austro-¹

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

Word History and Origins

Origin of austro-¹

from Latin auster the south wind

Example Sentences

But it also opens outward to offer a sharp look at the fatal codes of honor dominating the Austro-Hungarian military caste system.

From The Daily Beast

When my father was born, it was part of the Austro-Hungarian empire.

From The Daily Beast

It was by a writer called Sacher-Masoch, a native of Austro-Hungary.

From The Daily Beast

The Austro-Prussian alliance had been only an interlude in the great drama in which the two powers were playing rival parts.

From Project Gutenberg

Delegates of the Austro-Hungarian Government will take part in the investigation relating thereto.

From Project Gutenberg

To notify the Austro-Hungarian Government without delay of the execution of the measures comprised under the preceding heads.

From Project Gutenberg

Indeed, quite the contrary; for the mobilization of half of the Austro-Hungarian army had been ordered.

From Project Gutenberg

Russian fortresses continued for another month to fall like ninepins before the Austro-German armies.

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