—n.
1 a native or national of Australia.
2 a person of Australian descent.
—adj. of or relating to Australia.
Phrases and idioms:
Australian bear a koala bear. Australian Rules a form of football played with a Rugby ball by teams of 18. Australian terrier a wire-haired Australian breed of terrier.
Derivatives:
Australianism n.
Etymology: F australien f. L (as AUSTRAL)
Useful english dictionary. 2012.