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Tasmania
taz-MAY-nee-uh
Tasmania (name) means an island state of Australia off its southeastern coast, with Hobart as its capital. Example: “They took a ferry across the Bass Strait to Tasmania.”
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An island state of Australia off its southeastern coast, with Hobart as its capital.
"They took a ferry across the Bass Strait to Tasmania."
"Tasmania is known for its wilderness and unique wildlife."
How to use Tasmania
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishThe Australian island state south of the mainland.
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Etymology
Named after the Dutch explorer Abel Tasman, who charted the island in 1642.
Class of 1642
Tasmania joined the language around 1642.
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What does “Tasmania” mean?
The word “Tasmania” means an island state of Australia off its southeastern coast, with Hobart as its capital. In plain terms, the Australian island state south of the mainland.
How do you pronounce “Tasmania”?
“Tasmania” is pronounced taz-MAY-nee-uh (/tæzˈmeɪniə/ in IPA).
How do you use “Tasmania” in a sentence?
Here is “Tasmania” used in a sentence: “They took a ferry across the Bass Strait to Tasmania.”
What is another word for “Tasmania”?
Words with a similar meaning to “Tasmania” include the Apple Isle, lutruwita, Tassie and Van Diemen's Land.
What part of speech is “Tasmania”?
“Tasmania” is a name.
Where does the word “Tasmania” come from?
The word “Tasmania” dates back to around 1642 and comes from Dutch. Named after the Dutch explorer Abel Tasman, who charted the island in 1642.
Is “Tasmania” a common word?
“Tasmania” is an uncommon word in modern English.
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