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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Example Sentences

When assessing information from health and wellness influencers, look for their qualifications, says Emily Denniss, a public-health nutritionist and lecturer at Deakin University in Melbourne, Australia, who studies how food and nutrition are discussed online.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 7, 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

Only when he got to his vehicle did Mr Deakin realise that someone was crouched down behind him.

From BBC • Apr. 26, 2025

Deakin also addressed relatives of Tapia, who left behind a fiancee and children.

From Seattle Times • Jan. 17, 2024

Also to Messrs. Longmans, Green & Co., for extracts from "Mendelssohn's Letters from 1833 to 1847"; to my friends, Mr. Andrew Deakin, of Birmingham, and Mr. J.S.

From The History of Mendelssohn's Oratorio "Elijah" by Edwards, Frederick George