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Australianize

[ aw-streyl-yuh-nahyz ]

verb (used with or without object)

, Aus·tral·ian·ized, Aus·tral·ian·iz·ing.
  1. to make or become Australian in speech, manners, practices, etc.


Australianize

/ ɒˈstreɪlɪəˌnaɪz /

verb

  1. (esp of a new immigrant) to adopt or cause to adopt Australian habits and attitudes; integrate into Australian society
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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Word History and Origins

Origin of Australianize1

First recorded in 1880–85; Australian + -ize

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