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Australian (n.)

1690s, originally in reference to aboriginal inhabitants, from Australia + -an. As an adjective by 1814. Australianism in speech is attested from 1891.

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Definitions of Australian from WordNet
1
Australian (n.)
a native or inhabitant of Australia;
Synonyms: Aussie
Australian (n.)
the Austronesian languages spoken by Australian aborigines;
Synonyms: Aboriginal Australian
2
Australian (adj.)
of or relating to or characteristic of Australia or its inhabitants or its languages;
From wordnet.princeton.edu