Definitions
from The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition.
- adjective Of or relating to Australasia or its peoples, languages, or cultures.
- adjective Of or designating the biogeographic region that includes Australia and the islands adjacent to it, including New Guinea, New Zealand, Polynesia, and Tasmania.
- noun A native or inhabitant of Australasia.
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- adjective Relating to
Australia and the itssurrounding regions of New Guinea, Indonesia, and the south west Pacific Ocean.
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We recently announced a plan to create long-term Australasian natural gas business with Origin focused on coalbed methane production and liquefied natural gas processing and sales and expect to close this here in the next week or so.
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We recently announced a plan to create long-term Australasian natural gas business with Origin focused on coalbed methane production and liquefied natural gas processing and sales and expect to close this here in the next week or so.
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By this time the Australasian was a quarter of a mile away in front of them, and her lights were beginning to become stationary as she slowly slowed and reversed engines.
The Great Taboo Grant Allen 1873
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When a stranger makes his appearance, or when the hour of feeding arrives, the howl of the Australasian is the first sound that is heard, and it is louder than all the rest.
The Dog William Youatt 1811
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Litoria genus, also known as Australasian tree frogs.
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The original tournament was called the Australasian Tennis Championship and was held in
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Originally, the tournament was called the Australasian Championship.
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The original tournament was called the Australasian Tennis Championship and was held in
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Originally, the tournament was called the Australasian Championship.
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The original tournament was called the Australasian Tennis Championship and was held in
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