Phrase guide

Order of Australia

name · noun · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

Definitions and examples are grouped by meaning. Pronunciation, history, word forms, translations, descendants, synonyms, antonyms, derived terms, and related words appear whenever the source provides them.

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name

Meaning 1

An order of chivalry established for the purpose of according recognition to Australian citizens and other persons for outstanding achievement.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: Australia, UK

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noun

Meaning 2

An appointment made within the Order of Australia.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: Australia, informal

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Across languages

Translations

4 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Chinese Mandarin: 澳大利亞勛章 /澳大利亚勋章 (Àodàlìyà xūnzhāng) — order of chivalry
  • Finnish: Australian ritarikunta — order of chivalry
  • French: ordre d'Australie — order of chivalry
  • Russian: о́рден Австра́лии (órden Avstrálii) — order of chivalry