Definition: The word 'Australia(n) means a continent in the northern hemisphere, consisting of the southern and northern parts of Australia.
Detailed definition: The word "Austral" can be translated into English as "Australia". It is an adjective used to describe the northern hemisphere region known as Australia, which spans from the eastern coast of North America (including Alaska and Hawaii) across to the northernmost tip of South America (Argentina and Chile), with a few islands in the southern part of the continent.
For example:
1. The Australian capital city is Canberra.
2. In the United States, "Australia" is often used to refer to the eastern coast of North America, which includes Alaska and Hawaii, as well as a number of islands across the Pacific Ocean.
3. The term "Australasia" refers to the northernmost part of the continent known as Australia.
It's important to note that some words can have multiple meanings based on their context or usage, such as in the case of 'Australia(n)'.
Australia(n)