Australianism
noun
noun ·Rare ·Advanced level
Definitions
Noun
- 1 A word or phrase only used in Australia, or having a special meaning there.
"For example, the expression no worries is viewed as an Australianism even though it is now widespread throughout other parts of the English-speaking world."
Synonyms
All synonymsExample
More examples"For example, the expression no worries is viewed as an Australianism even though it is now widespread throughout other parts of the English-speaking world."
Etymology
From Australian + -ism.