(Australia, 1950s-60s) A post-WWII migrant to Australia, especially one from Europe whose first language was not English.
(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.. 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.
Slang is read by different audiences for very different reasons. The For parents view re-explains the term in plain, non-judgemental language so a caregiver can understand what their child means without needing the surrounding subculture. The For English learners view focuses on register (when it's safe to use), formal alternatives, and common mistakes — what a textbook won't teach you.
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A person from the country of Australia or of Australian descent.
(Australia) A native-born white male Australian of the first generation.
(Australia, UK) An assisted immigrant to Australia from Britain, from the decades following World War II.
(Australia, New Zealand) An assisted immigrant to Australia or New Zealand from Britain, from the decades following World War II.
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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(historical) A member of the New Australia settlement in Paraguay.
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