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austral

adjective · noun

Simple meaning

Of, about, or coming from the south.

Pronunciation

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awstruhl

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ˈɔstɹəl

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Definition

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adjective

  1. Of, relating to, or coming from the south.

noun

  1. A Polynesian language spoken on the Austral Islands of French Polynesia.

  2. A former currency of Argentina. Its symbol was ₳.

Word at a Glance

Difficulty
C2 · Proficient (estimated)
Frequency
Rare

Word Aura™

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This meaning: Of, relating to, or coming from the south.

Used this way, austral is a reasonably familiar word that usually carries little praise or criticism of its own. It usually sounds natural in a wide range of settings.

Emotional tone
Neutral
Formality
Neutral
Intensity
Not strongly marked
How common
Moderately common
Connotation
No strong connotation
Usage feel
Neutral and straightforward

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Word Family

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Compound terms

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  • austral islandsnounCompound term

    A chain of small islands in French Polynesia.

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Synonyms

Sense: of or relating to

southern

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