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单词 Adelaidean
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Definition of Adelaidean in English:

Adelaidean

(also Adelaidian, Adeladian, Adeladean)
noun adɪˈleɪdɪənad(ə)lˈeɪdɪən
  • A native or inhabitant of the city of Adelaide.

adjective adɪˈleɪdɪənad(ə)lˈeɪdɪən
  • 1Biology and Geology. Designating flora, fauna, rocks, etc., characteristic of regions around Adelaide; of or relating to such flora, etc. In later use: (Geology) designating a system of strata of the Proterozoic eon exposed in parts of South Australia.

  • 2Of, relating to, or characteristic of the city of Adelaide or its inhabitants.

Origin

Mid 19th century; earliest use found in The Sydney Gazette. From the name of Adelaide, capital city of South Australia + -ean.

 
 

Definition of Adelaidean in US English:

Adelaidean

(also Adelaidian, Adeladian, Adeladean)
noun
  • A native or inhabitant of the city of Adelaide.

adjective
  • 1Biology and Geology. Designating flora, fauna, rocks, etc., characteristic of regions around Adelaide; of or relating to such flora, etc. In later use: (Geology) designating a system of strata of the Proterozoic eon exposed in parts of South Australia.

  • 2Of, relating to, or characteristic of the city of Adelaide or its inhabitants.

Origin

Mid 19th century; earliest use found in The Sydney Gazette. From the name of Adelaide, capital city of South Australia + -ean.

 
 
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