land down under

Hello, you have come here looking for the meaning of the word land down under. In DICTIOUS you will not only get to know all the dictionary meanings for the word land down under, but we will also tell you about its etymology, its characteristics and you will know how to say land down under in singular and plural. Everything you need to know about the word land down under you have here. The definition of the word land down under will help you to be more precise and correct when speaking or writing your texts. Knowing the definition ofland down under, as well as those of other words, enriches your vocabulary and provides you with more and better linguistic resources.

English

Etymology

Referring to Australia's and New Zealand's location at the southern hemisphere, when observed at a map or a globe.

Proper noun

the land down under

  1. (informal) Australia or New Zealand.

Usage notes

  • Most often used by non-Australians and non-Kiwis.

See also