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Meaning of New South Wales | Babel Free

Noun CEFR C1

Definitions

  1. A state of Australia, located in the southeastern part of the continent; a former British colony from 1788 to 1901. Capital: Sydney.
  2. (1770—1850s) The original name conferred on Australia by Captain James Cook, and used to describe the entire eastern portion of the continent.
    historical
  3. (1631–?) The name of an area of modern Canada stretching from the Nelson River in Manitoba to the James Bay in Ontario.
    historical

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Examples

““The passing of this bill today makes New South Wales a safer and more inclusive place for more people,” said Penny Sharpe, the leader of the government in the upper house.”

CEFR level

C1
Advanced
This word is part of the CEFR C1 vocabulary — advanced level.

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