australis Definition
southern; situated in or coming from the south.
Using australis: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "australis" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
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The australis region of the country is known for its unique wildlife.
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The australis wind brought colder temperatures to the area.
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The australis hemisphere has different constellations than the boreal hemisphere.
australis Synonyms and Antonyms
Synonyms for australis
Phrases with australis
a hypothetical continent believed to have existed in the southern hemisphere and to have been the last part of the world to be discovered by Europeans
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The search for Terra Australis was a major motivation for European exploration of the southern hemisphere.
a natural light display in the southern hemisphere caused by the collision of energetic charged particles with atoms in the high altitude atmosphere
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The Aurora Australis is also known as the Southern Lights.
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The Australis Sea surrounds Antarctica.
Origins of australis
from Latin 'australis', meaning 'southern'
Summary: australis in Brief
'Australis' [aw-strey-lis] is an adjective that means 'southern' or 'situated in or coming from the south.' It is often used to describe regions, winds, and hemispheres. Phrases like 'Terra Australis,' 'Aurora Australis,' and 'Australis Sea' use 'australis' to denote specific geographical features of the southern hemisphere. The antonyms of 'australis' are 'northern' and 'boreal.'
