Austral: meaning, definitions and examples

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austral

 

[ หˆษ”หstrษ™l ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

geographic term

The term 'austral' refers to something that is located in the southern hemisphere. It is often used to describe geographic locations, climates, or features associated with the southern part of the Earth.

Synonyms

southern

Examples of usage

  • The austral summer is typically warmer than the winter months.
  • Many species of plants are endemic to austral regions.
  • The austral winds bring cooler temperatures during the evenings.

Translations

Translations of the word "austral" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น austral

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค‘เคธเฅเคŸเฅเคฐเฅ‡เคฒเคฟเคฏเคพเคˆ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช austral

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ austral

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฐะฒัั‚ั€ะฐะปั–ะนััŒะบะธะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ austral

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใ‚ชใƒผใ‚นใƒˆใƒฉใƒซ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท austral

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ austral

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท gรผney

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์˜ค์ŠคํŠธ๋ž„

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุฃุณุชุฑุงู„ูŠ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ austral

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ austral

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅ—ๅŠ็ƒ็š„

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ austral

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ austral

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฐะฒัั‚ั€ะฐะป

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒแƒ•แƒกแƒขแƒ แƒแƒšแƒ˜แƒ”แƒšแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ austral

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ austral

Etymology

The term 'austral' originates from the Latin word 'australis', which means 'southern'. The Latin 'australis' is derived from 'Auster', the name given to the south wind in ancient Rome. The word has been used in various contexts since the early 16th century to describe geographic and climatic features associated with the southern hemisphere. In contemporary usage, it often appears in scientific and ecological contexts, reflecting the unique characteristics of southern regions, particularly in reference to fauna and flora that thrive in these areas. Its application extends to geography, meteorology, and environmental studies, underscoring its importance in understanding the southern parts of our planet.

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #32,990 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.