Austrian

/ˈɒs.tɹi.ən/

Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.

Also seen as: Austrians

Sense 1

Meaning · English

Of, from, or pertaining to Austria.

Adjective

Examples

Austrian borders

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 2

Meaning · English

Of or pertaining to its people or their cultures.

Adjective

Examples

Austrian cuisines

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 3

Meaning · English

A person from Austria or of Austrian descent.

Noun

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 4

Meaning · English

An economist supporting the ideals of the Austrian School of Economics.

Noun

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “Austrian” mean?

Of, from, or pertaining to Austria.

Is “Austrian” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.