Austria
a republic in central Europe. 32,381 sq. mi. (83,865 sq. km). Capital: Vienna.
- German Österreich.
Other words from Austria
- Aus·tri·an, adjective, noun
- an·ti-Aus·tri·a, adjective
- an·ti-Aus·tri·an, adjective, noun
- pro-Aus·tri·an, adjective, noun
- pseu·do-Aus·tri·an, adjective, noun
- trans-Aus·tri·an, adjective
- un-Aus·tri·an, adjective
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How to use Austria in a sentence
It may seem hazardous to forecast Austrias future in the event of the Allies winning.
Bohemia under Hapsburg Misrule | VariousWhen Napoleon sought to weaken Austrias position at home, he addressed a patriotic appeal to the Bohemians.
Bohemia under Hapsburg Misrule | VariousAustrias problems are well known and attract a general sympathy.
A Revision of the Treaty | John Maynard KeynesNow it is the turn of the Bohemians to profit from Austrias predicament.
Bohemia under Hapsburg Misrule | VariousAnd, almost before we had digested its portent, came Austrias ultimatum to little Serbia.
The Liberty Girl | Rena I. Halsey
British Dictionary definitions for Austria
/ (ˈɒstrɪə) /
a republic in central Europe: ruled by the Hapsburgs from 1282 to 1918; formed a dual monarchy with Hungary in 1867 and became a republic in 1919; a member of the European Union; contains part of the Alps, the Danube basin in the east, and extensive forests. Official language: German. Religion: Roman Catholic majority. Currency: euro. Capital: Vienna. Pop: 8 221 646 (2013 est). Area: 83 849 sq km (32 374 sq miles): German name: Österreich
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Cultural definitions for Austria
Mountainous republic in central Europe, bordered by Germany and the former Czechoslovakia to the north, Hungary to the east, Slovenia and Italy to the south, and Switzerland and Liechtenstein to the west. Its capital and largest city is Vienna.
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