austria
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Definition
Proper noun A country in Central Europe. Austria is a landlocked, mountainous republic with a rich historical and cultural heritage. Historically, from 1278 to 1918, it was the core of the Habsburg monarchy, which controlled the Holy Roman Empire and was a dominant force in European politics until the 19th century. Its official name is the Republic of Austria.
Usage Examples
- Proper noun:
- We went skiing in Austria last winter.
- Vienna is the capital and largest city of Austria.
- The history of Austria is deeply intertwined with that of the Holy Roman Empire.
Advanced Usage
- "Sound of Music" setting: Austria, specifically the region of Salzburg, is famously the setting for the musical .
- Many tourists visit Salzburg to see the locations from The Sound of Music.
- "Austria-Hungary": Refers to the dual monarchy (the Austro-Hungarian Empire) that existed from 1867 to 1918, of which Austria was a part.
- World War I began after the assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand of Austria-Hungary.
Variants and Related Words
- Austrian (adjective): Of or relating to Austria.
- He is an Austrian citizen.
- Austrian (noun): A native or inhabitant of Austria.
- Mozart was an Austrian.
Synonyms
- Republic of Austria: The official name of the country.
- Österreich: The German name for Austria.
Related Phrases
- "Austrian Alps": The portion of the Alps mountain range located within Austria.
- The Austrian Alps offer some of the best hiking in Europe.
- "Austrian School": A school of economic thought that originated in late-19th and early-20th century Vienna.
- Economists of the Austrian School emphasize the role of individual action.
Noun
- a mountainous republic in central Europe; under the Habsburgs (1278-1918) Austria maintained control of the Holy Roman Empire and was a leader in European politics until the 19th century