Western Australia

noun

1. a state in W Australia. 975,920 sq. mi. (2,527,635 sq. km). Perth.

Western Australia

noun

1. a state of W Australia: mostly an arid undulating plateau, with the Great Sandy Desert, Gibson Desert, and Great Victoria Desert in the interior; settlement concentrated in the southwest; rich mineral resources. Capital: Perth. Pop: 1 969 046 (2003 est). Area: 2 527 636 sq km (975 920 sq miles)

Other Word Forms

• Western Australian adjective

Example Sentences

Harris, now head coach of South Australia, is speaking from Perth the night before he is back at the Waca, leading his team against Western Australia in the Sheffield Shield.

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In the video detailing the family's decision to move from Perth in Western Australia to London, Beck says they are not against the social media ban.

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The bottle was found earlier this month on the remote Wharton Beach, near Esperance in Western Australia, by local resident Deb Brown and her family.

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His forecasts also reflect the acquisition of RAC in Western Australia state, despite skepticism among some analysts that competition regulators will allow the deal to pass.

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Alcoa and Sojitz Corporation will develop a gallium plant in Western Australia with the backing of the Japanese, Australian and U.S. governments.

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