western australia

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A family admires the vast, red landscape of Western Australia from a scenic overlook.

Definition

Proper noun: * Western Australia: A state of Australia, occupying the western third of the Australian continent. It is the largest state by area in Australia.

Usage

• Western Australia is used as the official name of the state. It functions as a proper noun and is typically preceded by a preposition like "in" or "from."
  • Perth is the capital city of Western Australia.
  • Mining is a major industry in Western Australia.
  • She traveled from Western Australia to Sydney.

Advanced Usage

• The term can be used attributively (like an adjective) to describe things originating from or related to the state.
  • We studied Western Australian flora and fauna.
  • He follows the Western Australian football team.

Variants and Related Words

• WA: The common postal abbreviation for Western Australia.
  • The package was sent to an address in WA.
• West Australian: A demonym (noun for a person from a place) or an adjective form.
  • He is a West Australian. (noun)
  • the West Australian coastline (adjective)

Synonyms

• The West: An informal, context-dependent synonym often used within Australia to refer to this state.
  • There's a big storm brewing in the West.

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Noun

1. a state containing the western third of Australia

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