Brisbanite en · NOUN
Etymology
Etymology tree English Brisbane Proto-Indo-European *-tósder. Ancient Greek -της (-tēs)der. Ancient Greek -ῑ́της (-ī́tēs)der. Latin -ītēslbor. French -iteder. English -ite English Brisbanite From Brisbane + -ite.
Meanings
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A native or inhabitant of Brisbane (Australia).
People were aghast as they saw a family of five Brisbanites being evicted by security guards.
1995, Paul Vautin, Turn It Up!, Sydney: Pan Macmillan Australia, page 67:
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brisbanites | Number=Plur | lexicographic |