Melburnian
Britishnoun
adjective
Example Sentences
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"Getting an Australian sportswoman to win the Open is massive for us," said Amy Creasey, a Melburnian sports fan.
From BBC • Jan. 29, 2022
“I feel sorry for him, but rules are rules,” added another Melburnian, Jo Matheson, 57.
From Washington Post • Jan. 17, 2022
As for Harvey, the Melburnian said he had been “hurt” when he walked into the cafe on Monday to see the visage of his antagonist projected on to the wall.
From The Guardian • Aug. 22, 2019
It’s all so entrenched that they’re sending brothers such as the Melburnian Gleesons, Tim at Rutgers and Will at Ole Miss.
From Washington Post • Aug. 25, 2016
They didn't know that the Melburnian, raised in the Salvation Army, was a Christian who didn't so much loathe racial prejudice as not understand how it could exist.
From Time Magazine Archive
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