(historical) A member of the New Australia settlement in Paraguay.
(historical) A member of the New Australia settlement in Paraguay.
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(Australia, 1950s-60s) A post-WWII migrant to Australia, especially one from Europe whose first language was not English.
new Australian means: A post-WWII migrant to Australia, especially one from Europe whose first language was not English.. It is mainly Australian English and may not be understood outside that context. There is no real cause for parental concern; it is descriptive vocabulary rather than risky behaviour. If your teen uses it, context will usually make the intent clear. A short, curious question about where they heard it is usually all that is needed to know whether to follow up.
new Australian means: A post-WWII migrant to Australia, especially one from Europe whose first language was not English.. Register: informal, Australian English. Often not understood outside its region; gloss the word on first use when writing for an international audience. A common learner mistake is using the word in a register it does not fit, or assuming a single global meaning; native speakers immediately notice when slang appears in formal contexts, so always check the surrounding register before producing it yourself.
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