Austro-Hungarian

adjective

Aus·​tro-Hun·​gar·​i·​an ˈȯ-(ˌ)strō-ˌhəŋ-ˈger-ē-ən How to pronounce Austro-Hungarian (audio)
ˈä-
: of or relating to Austria-Hungary (a dual monarchy of central Europe 1867–1918)
Austro-Hungarian noun
plural Austro-Hungarians

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One of the more interesting and eccentric unifiers was the half Japanese Austro-Hungarian Count Richard von Coudenhove-Kalergi. — Ian Buruma, New Yorker, 10 Aug. 2026 Initially built for Austro-Hungarian officers in the 1920s, the hotel was later state-owned by former Yugoslavia, and led a brief life as a dance hall. — Lane Nieset, Travel + Leisure, 31 July 2026 The East-meets-West atmosphere here is a delightful mix of Ottoman and Austro-Hungarian architecture. — Sarah Sekula, USA Today, 26 June 2026 Slovenia’s Soča Valley carries deep World War I history, with a museum in Kobarid covering clashes between Italian and Austro-Hungarian forces. — Hanna Wickes, Miami Herald, 4 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for Austro-Hungarian

Word History

First Known Use

1867, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of Austro-Hungarian was in 1867

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“Austro-Hungarian.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Austro-Hungarian. Accessed 22 Aug. 2026.

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