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Austrian

OS-tree-uhn

Austrian (adj) means relating to Austria or its people and culture. Example: “They enjoyed an evening of Austrian classical music in Salzburg.”

adj

Relating to Austria or its people and culture.

"They enjoyed an evening of Austrian classical music in Salzburg."

noun

A person from Austria.

"Several Austrians were among the ski instructors at the resort."

How to use Austrian

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishOf, from, or relating to Austria — or a person from there.

Word forms

more Austrian comparative, Austrians plural, most Austrian superlative

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Etymology

From Austria plus the suffix -an.

Rhymes for Austrian

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Frequently asked questions

What does “Austrian” mean?

The word “Austrian” means relating to Austria or its people and culture. In plain terms, of, from, or relating to Austria — or a person from there.

How do you pronounce “Austrian”?

“Austrian” is pronounced OS-tree-uhn (/ˈɔs.tɹi.ən/ in IPA).

How do you use “Austrian” in a sentence?

Here is “Austrian” used in a sentence: “They enjoyed an evening of Austrian classical music in Salzburg.”

What part of speech is “Austrian”?

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

Is “Austrian” a common word?

“Austrian” is a fairly common word in modern English.

How many meanings does “Austrian” have?

“Austrian” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: relating to Austria or its people and culture.

Is Austrian the correct term for a person from Austria?

Yes, Austrian is the standard adjective and noun for anything relating to Austria, its people, or its culture, and for a person who comes from Austria.

Should Austrian always be capitalized?

Yes. Austrian is a proper adjective derived from the country name Austria, so it is capitalized whether it is used as an adjective, such as "Austrian music," or as a noun referring to a person.

What is the difference between Austrian and German?

Austrian refers specifically to Austria and its people or culture, while German refers to Germany. Although both countries share the German language, Austrian and German describe different nationalities and cultural identities.