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Definition of Queensland
1. Noun. A state in northeastern Australia.
Group relationships: Australia, Commonwealth Of Australia
Generic synonyms: Australian State
Terms within: Brisbane, Cape York Peninsula, Moreton Bay, Mount Bartle Frere
Generic synonyms: Australian State
Terms within: Brisbane, Cape York Peninsula, Moreton Bay, Mount Bartle Frere
Definition of Queensland
1. Proper noun. One of the six states of Australia, occupying the north-eastern part of the continent, with its capital at Brisbane. ¹
2. Proper noun. (historical) (1859 - 1901) The self governing colony of what is now the state of Queensland. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Medical Definition of Queensland
1. A state in northeastern Australia. Its capital is brisbane. Its coast was first visited by captain cook in 1770 and its first settlement (penal) was located on moreton bay in 1824. The name cooksland was first proposed but honor to queen victoria prevailed. (12 Dec 1998)