Austro-Hungarian

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adjective

of or relating to the Dual Monarchy of Austria-Hungary (1867-1918)

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Words nearby Austro-Hungarian

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

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How to use Austro-Hungarian 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
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
They marched swiftly forward over rolling country to the Styr, driving the Austro-Hungarian levies before them.
The New Gresham Encyclopedia|Various
Slavs are battling under the Austro-Hungarian standards because they cannot help themselves.
Bohemia under Hapsburg Misrule|Various