australia
nounUK /ɒˈstreɪliə/
US /ɔːˈstreɪljə/
A big country and continent in the southern part of the world where kangaroos live.
My cousin moved to Australia last year and sent us a picture of a koala.
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OTHER MEANINGS
2. The smallest continent on Earth, located between the Indian and Pacific Oceans.
Australia is the only continent that is also a single country.
3. A slang or informal name for the country, often used by travelers.
We spent three weeks backpacking around Oz.
4. The national government and people of the Commonwealth of Australia.
Australia sent athletes to the Olympic Games.