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English
Etymology 1
After the fictional land in The Wonderful Wizard of Oz.
Proper noun
Oz
Synonyms
Etymology 2
- (chiefly Australian, New Zealand) Modified phonetic contraction of Australia.
Proper noun
Oz
Synonyms
Usage notes
- Sometimes used outside of Australia and New Zealand, but usually only if the speaker knows the listener is from Australia or is familiar with the term.
- Often used with affection or a sense of belonging.
- Never used officially.
External links
- Oz (disambiguation) on Wikipedia. Wikipedia
- Australia on Wikipedia.Wikipedia:Australia
- The Wonderful Wizard of Oz on Wikipedia.Wikipedia:The Wonderful Wizard of Oz
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