# Tasmanian

/ˌtæzˈmeɪniən/ (US) · CEFR B2 · Adjective

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/tasmanian
Updated: 2026-05-07

## Definition

relating to Tasmania, which is a large island south of Australia. You use this to describe people, animals, or things that come from there.

For teachers: relating to the Australian state of Tasmania or its inhabitants. Often used attributively to modify nouns.

## Examples

- The Tasmanian coast is famous for its wild beauty.
- Many tourists visit the national parks to see unique Tasmanian wildlife in its natural habitat.
- The researcher spent three years documenting the unique genetic markers of the Tasmanian devil population to better understand their resistance to local diseases.

## Usage notes

- Typically placed before the noun it modifies.

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