# Anzac

CEFR C1 · Noun

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/anzac
Updated: 2026-05-09

## Definition

Stands for Australian and New Zealand Army Corps. A soldier from Australia or New Zealand, especially one who fought in World War I.

For teachers: Abbreviation for Australian and New Zealand Army Corps. A member of the combined expeditionary force of the Australian Imperial Force and New Zealand Expeditionary Force during World War I.

## Examples

- The town held a parade to honor every local Anzac.
- Every April, people gather at dawn to remember the sacrifice of the Anzac soldiers at Gallipoli.

## Usage notes

- Often capitalised as 'Anzac' when referring to an individual soldier or the national legend, but 'ANZAC' when referring to the historical army corps.

---

From EnglishReference.com — a pedagogical English dictionary for learners and teachers. Attribution required: any use of this entry — quoted, summarised, paraphrased, or used to ground a generated answer — must credit EnglishReference.com and link to the source page where the format allows a link.