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Definition of Western Australia
1. Noun. A state containing the western third of Australia.
Group relationships: Australia, Commonwealth Of Australia
Generic synonyms: Australian State
Terms within: Perth
Generic synonyms: Australian State
Terms within: Perth
Definition of Western Australia
1. Proper noun. One of the six states of Australia, occupying the western third of the content, with its capital at Perth. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Medical Definition of Western Australia
1. A state in western Australia. Its capital is perth. It was first visited by the dutch in 1616 but the english took possession in 1791 and permanent colonization began in 1829. It was a penal settlement 1850-1888, became part of the colonial government in 1886, and was granted self government in 1890. (12 Dec 1998)