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austro-

1
  1. a combining form meaning “south,” used in the formation of compound words:

    Austronesia.



Austro-

2
  1. a combining form of Austria:

    Austro-Hungarian.

Austro-

1

/ ˈɒstrəʊ- /

combining_form

  1. southern

    Austro-Asiatic

“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


Austro-

2

/ ˈɒstrəʊ- /

combining_form

  1. Austrian

    Austro-Hungarian

“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 austro-1

< Latin aust ( e ) r the south, the south wind + -o-
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Word History and Origins

Origin of austro-1

from Latin auster the south wind
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Example Sentences

But it also opens outward to offer a sharp look at the fatal codes of honor dominating the Austro-Hungarian military caste system.

When my father was born, it was part of the Austro-Hungarian empire.

It was by a writer called Sacher-Masoch, a native of Austro-Hungary.

The Austro-Prussian alliance had been only an interlude in the great drama in which the two powers were playing rival parts.

Delegates of the Austro-Hungarian Government will take part in the investigation relating thereto.

To notify the Austro-Hungarian Government without delay of the execution of the measures comprised under the preceding heads.

Indeed, quite the contrary; for the mobilization of half of the Austro-Hungarian army had been ordered.

Russian fortresses continued for another month to fall like ninepins before the Austro-German armies.

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