Australian

The word “Australian” means relating to Australia, its people, or its languages. In plain terms, of, from, or relating to Australia — or a person from there.

“Australian” is pronounced os-TRAY-lee-uhn (/ɔˈstɹeɪljən/ in IPA).

Here is “Australian” used in a sentence: “She has a strong Australian accent after years of living in Sydney.”

Depending on how it is used, “Australian” can be an adjective and a noun.

“Australian” is a very common word in modern English.

“Australian” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: relating to Australia, its people, or its languages.

Both refer to something or someone from Australia, but 'Australian' is the standard, neutral term suitable for any context. 'Aussie' is an informal, affectionate nickname used in casual speech, as in 'a true Aussie'. In formal writing you would use 'Australian'; among friends, 'Aussie' is warm and common.

Chiefly a nationality: an Australian is a citizen of Australia, and the adjective describes anything relating to the country. There is no single language called 'Australian' — the main language is English, often called Australian English, alongside many Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander languages native to the continent.

Calling something Australian links it to Australia — its people, culture, geography, or way of life. It might describe a person's nationality, a product made there, an accent, or a custom, such as Australian wildlife or Australian slang. The word simply signals a connection to the country and its identity.