Austrian

//ˈɔs.tɹi.ən// adj, noun

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Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    A person from Austria or of Austrian descent.
  2. 2
    a native or inhabitant of Austria wordnet
  3. 3
    An economist supporting the ideals of the Austrian School of Economics.
Adjective
  1. 1
    Of, from, or pertaining to Austria.

    "Austrian borders"

  2. 2
    Of or pertaining to its people or their cultures.

    "Austrian cuisines"

  3. 3
    Of or relating to a school of economic thought based on the concept of methodological individualism: that social phenomena result from the motivations and actions of individuals.
Adjective
  1. 1
    of or relating to Austria or its people or culture wordnet

Example

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"In 1912, the Austrian tailor Franz Reichelt died jumping off the first floor of the Eiffel Tower while trying out his new invention, the parachute coat, which did not work..."

Etymology

From Austria + -n.

Related phrases

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