brisbane

Thân thiện

A family enjoys a sunny day at the South Bank Parklands in Brisbane.

Definition

Proper noun: * Brisbane: The capital and largest city of the state of Queensland, Australia. It is a major coastal city located in the southeastern corner of Queensland on the Pacific Ocean. Historically, it was initially settled by the British as a penal colony. It is the third most populous city in Australia.

Usage Examples

• Proper noun:
  • We flew into Brisbane before heading to the Gold Coast.
  • The conference will be held in Brisbane next year.
  • Living in Brisbane means enjoying a subtropical climate.

Advanced Usage

• "Greater Brisbane": Refers to the Brisbane metropolitan area, which includes the city of Brisbane and its surrounding suburban local government areas.
  • The population of Greater Brisbane continues to grow steadily.

Variants and Related Words

• Brisbanite (noun): A person who is from or lives in Brisbane.
  • As a longtime Brisbanite, she knows all the best riverside cafes.

Synonyms

• Queensland capital: A descriptive synonym highlighting its status.
• River City: A common nickname for Brisbane, referring to the Brisbane River that winds through it.

Related Phrases

• South East Queensland: The broader geographic region which contains Brisbane as its major hub.
  • The economy of South East Queensland is diverse and strong.

Học thuật

Noun

1. capital and largest city of Queensland state; located in the southeastern corner of Queensland on the Pacific; settled by British as a penal colony; 3rd largest city in Australia

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