Deakin

American

[dee-kin] / ˈdi kɪn /

noun

Alfred, 1856–1919, Australian statesman: prime minister 1903–04; 1905–08; 1909–10.

Deakin British

/ ˈdiːkɪn /

noun

Alfred. 1856–1919, Australian statesman. He was a leader of the movement for Australian federation; prime minister of Australia (1903–04; 1905–08; 1909–10)

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With climate change, "we're seeing more extremes of temperatures, we're breaking records more frequently", Alex Deakin from the Met Office told AFP.

From Barron's ● Jun. 19, 2026

Researchers from Monash University, the University of São Paulo, and Deakin University analyzed dietary and cognitive data from more than 2,100 middle-aged and older Australian adults who did not have dementia.

From Science Daily ● Jun. 9, 2026

“We’re at a pivotal point,” said Josh Roose, an associate professor of politics at Deakin University and an expert in violent extremism and terrorism.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Feb. 11, 2026

This past weekend, bandmates Paul Deakin, Eddie Perez and Jerry Dale McFadden performed with a cast of friends and admirers at Nashville’s Ryman Auditorium to mark the Mavericks’ 35th anniversary.

From Los Angeles Times ● Dec. 9, 2025

In 1902 it was Seddon; in 1907, Deakin; in 1911, Ward.

From Laurier: A Study in Canadian Politics by J. W. (John Wesley) Dafoe

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