Australianize [aw-streyl-yuh-nahyz] Word Origin verb (used with or without object), Aus·tral·ian·ized, Aus·tral·ian·iz·ing.
- to make or become Australian in speech, manners, practices, etc.
Also especially British, Aus·tral·ian·ise. Origin of Australianize First recorded in 1880–85; Australian + -ize Dictionary.com Unabridged Based on the Random House Unabridged Dictionary, © Random House, Inc. 2019 British Dictionary definitions for australianize Australianize Australianise verb
- (esp of a new immigrant) to adopt or cause to adopt Australian habits and attitudes; integrate into Australian society
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