Definition

Proper noun: 1. A state in south central Australia: South Australia is one of the six states of the Commonwealth of Australia. It is located in the central southern part of the country and its capital city is Adelaide.

Usage Examples

• Proper noun:
  • We drove from Victoria into South Australia.
  • Adelaide is the capital of South Australia.
  • The wine regions of South Australia are world-famous.

Advanced Usage

• "South Australian": Used as an adjective to describe something originating from or related to the state.
  • She studies South Australian history.
  • This is a classic South Australian wine variety.

Variants and Related Words

• SA: A common initialism for South Australia.
  • The package was sent from an address in SA.
• South Australian (noun): A person from South Australia.
  • He is a proud South Australian.

Synonyms

• State of South Australia: The full formal name.
• SA: The abbreviated form.

Related Phrases

• "Gateway to the Outback": A phrase sometimes used to describe South Australia's role as an access point to Australia's arid interior regions.
• "Festival State": A nickname for South Australia, referring to its many cultural festivals.

Noun

1. a state in south central Australia