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Strayan culture

Strayan culture

8.6
The usual traditions and friendly everyday life of people in Australia, often talked about in a funny, informal way
  • noun
  • /ˈstreɪən ˈkʌltʃər/
  • Australian
translation icon : cultura australiana
  • She has always taken pride in her Strayan culture, especially its sense of humor and mateship.

Examples

  • Many aspects of Strayan culture are celebrated during national holidays like Australia Day.

  • I love the Strayan culture and its laid-back lifestyle.

  • His book explores how Strayan culture blends influences from around the world.

  • What do you think about Strayan cultures?

  • Many aspects of Strayan culture are celebrated during national holidays like Australia Day.

  • She has always taken pride in her Strayan culture, especially its sense of humor and mateship.

  • I love the Strayan culture and its laid-back lifestyle.

How Australian

Strayan culture
  • Australian
8.6

Surface Forms

Strayan culture singular
Strayan cultures plural

Morphology

Strayan + culture

The phrase is compositionally built from a demonym-like modifier 'Strayan' (a colloquial contraction of 'Australian') and the noun 'culture', so its meaning 'Australian culture' is directly derivable from the parts. Note that 'Strayan' is informal/slang and may be unfamiliar in dictionaries, but if a learner knows that constituent, the overall MWE is transparent.

Etymology

Strayan culture comes from how some people say 'Australian' in a relaxed way that sounds like Strayan. Picture friends at a backyard barbecue saying 'G'day, mate' and joking. That friendly, casual sound and those everyday habits became a playful name for 'Australian culture', so Strayan culture means the informal, humorous side of Australia.