austro-
a combining form meaning “south,” used in the formation of compound words: Austronesia.
Origin of austro-
1- Also especially before a vowel, austr-.
Words Nearby austro-
Other definitions for Austro- (2 of 2)
a combining form of Austria: Austro-Hungarian.
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How to use austro- in a sentence
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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British Dictionary definitions for Austro- (1 of 2)
/ (ˈɒstrəʊ-) /
southern: Austro-Asiatic
Origin of Austro-
1British Dictionary definitions for Austro- (2 of 2)
/ (ˈɒstrəʊ-) /
Austrian: Austro-Hungarian
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