Austria
[ aw-stree-uh ]
/ ˈɔ stri ə /
noun
a republic in central Europe. 32,381 sq. mi. (83,865 sq. km). Capital: Vienna.
German
Österreich.
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British Dictionary definitions for austrian (1 of 2)
Austrian
/ (ˈɒstrɪən) /
adjective
of or relating to Austria or its inhabitants
noun
a native or inhabitant of Austria
British Dictionary definitions for austrian (2 of 2)
Austria
/ (ˈɒstrɪə) /
noun
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
Cultural definitions for austrian
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.
notes for Austria
Under the Hapsburg dynasty (1278–1918), Austria maintained control of the
Holy Roman Empire and became a leading player in European politics.
notes for Austria
After losing control of the German portions of the Holy Roman Empire in the nineteenth century, Austria joined with Hungary to create the Austro-Hungarian Empire (1867–1918). Allied with
Germany,
Bulgaria, and
Turkey in
World War I, the Austro-Hungarian Empire was devastated by the war.
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The picturesque Tyrol region, in the western part of the country, is a favorite year-round tourist spot.