Deakin

American  

[dee-kin] / ˈdi kɪn /

noun

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

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Deakin British  

/ ˈdiːkɪn /

noun

1. 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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Deakin

It might have been a "risk-management calculation" by the event organiser and artist's management team, says Dr Jian Xu, an associate professor who studies Chinese internet and pop culture at Australia's Deakin University.

From BBC ● Jul. 3, 2026

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

The Willing Mind had now six for her crew, Weeks; his son Willie, a lad of sixteen; Upton, the first hand; Deakin, the decky; Rall, the baker's assistant, and Alexander Duncan.

From Ensign Knightley and Other Stories by Mason, A. E. W. (Alfred Edward Woodley)