🇵🇹Portuguese Source WordCode: PT

Austrália

Pronunciation / Transliteration: Austrália

🇬🇧 Direct English Meaning:
Australia/ɔːˈstreɪ.li.ə/
nounCEFR B1 (Intermediate)Top #500 frequency
Full Thesaurus
🇵🇹 Example Sentence in Portuguese:

"A Austrália é conhecida por suas praias e vida selvagem."

Comprehensive Definitions & Senses

2 senses
As noun
  1. 1

    A country and continent located in the southern hemisphere, known for its diverse landscapes and unique wildlife.

    "Australia is famous for its Great Barrier Reef and vibrant cities like Sydney and Melbourne."
  2. 2

    The sixth-largest country in the world by total area, comprising the mainland of the Australian continent, the island of Tasmania, and numerous smaller islands.

    "Many tourists visit Australia to experience its natural wonders and cultural heritage."

Thesaurus & Semantic Spectrum

Antonyms & Contrasting Words (1)

Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology

The name 'Australia' is derived from the Latin 'australis', meaning 'southern'. The term was first used in the early 16th century by explorers who believed in the existence of a southern land, which was later confirmed with the discovery of the continent in the 18th century.

Quick Vocabulary Retention Check

Which of the following is the closest synonym for "Australia"?

Thesaurus & Synonyms Graph

Explore Nuanced Synonyms for "Australia"

Discover exact matches, context-specific alternatives, and antonyms with intensity ratings in the VocabDictionary Thesaurus.

View "Australia" Synonym Map