tasmania
noun
Simple meaning
An island state in the south of Australia.
Pronunciation
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IPA pronunciation (US)
tæzˈmeɪniə
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Definition
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noun
An Australian state on the island of Tasmania
Word at a Glance
- Difficulty
- B1 · Intermediate (estimated)
- Frequency
- Moderately Common
- Typical Use
- Neutral / general English
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Of or relating to Tasmania.
Rare doglike carnivorous marsupial of Tasmania having stripes on its back.
Rare doglike carnivorous marsupial of Tasmania having stripes on its back.
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- tasmanianadjective
- wildernessnoun
- aflnoun
- mainlandnoun
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