Austro-Hungarian

adjective

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

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Meanwhile, Austro-Hungarian troops failed badly in their attack on Serbia and then against Russia. — Terry W. Hartle, Christian Science Monitor, 12 Sep. 2025 In another timeline, Habsburg would have been the heir-apparent to the throne of the Austro-Hungarian Empire. — Luke Smith, New York Times, 6 May 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 7 Jul. 2026.

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