austrian
/'ɔstriən/
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Definition
Adjective:
- Of or relating to Austria: Describes anything originating from, associated with, or characteristic of the country of Austria.
- Of or relating to Austrian people or culture: Pertaining to the citizens of Austria or their cultural expressions.
Noun:
- A native or inhabitant of Austria: A person who was born in Austria or who is a citizen of Austria.
Usage Examples
- Adjective:
- The Austrian Alps are a popular destination for skiing. (This describes the mountains located in Austria.)
- She is a fan of Austrian music, especially waltzes. (This describes music originating from Austrian culture.)
- Noun:
- He is an Austrian who now lives in London. (This identifies a person from Austria.)
- Several Austrians attended the international conference. (This refers to multiple people from Austria.)
Advanced Usage
- "Austrian School": A prominent school of economic thought originating in Austria.
- The Austrian School of economics emphasizes individual choice and market processes.
- Used in historical or political contexts to specify origin.
- The Austrian Empire was a major European power in the 19th century.
Variants and Related Words
- Austria (n): The country in Central Europe.
- Austrian-born (adj): Born in Austria (Note: This is a compound adjective, not the target word itself).
- The Austrian-born physicist made significant contributions.
Synonyms
- Adjective: None that are exact. "Alpine" can describe the region but is not specific to Austria.
- Noun: None that are exact. "Austrian national" or "citizen of Austria" are descriptive phrases.
Related Phrases
- Austrian German: The variety of the German language spoken in Austria.
- She learned Austrian German during her stay in Vienna.
- Austrian cuisine: The traditional foods and cooking styles of Austria.
- Schnitzel is a famous dish from Austrian cuisine.
Related Idioms
- There are no common idioms in English that use the specific word "Austrian."
Adjective
- of or relating to Austria or its people or culture
- Austrian music
Noun
- a native or inhabitant of Austria