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Definition of austin

austin

/ˈɔːstɪn/
Aus · tin
Plural:Austins
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austin Lexical Profile

• noun

1

American The capital city of the state of Texas in the United States, located in the central region of the state and recognized as a major hub for technology, education, and live music.

2

A common English given name for males, as well as a popular surname, historically derived from the name Augustine.

Example

"Austin submitted his research proposal to the university committee for review."

• Nearby Words

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Word Origin & Etymology

The surname and given name derive from a Medieval English vernacular contraction of 'Augustine', tracing back to the Latin 'Augustinus' (venerable). The prominent US city was named in 1839 in honor of Stephen F. Austin, known as the 'Father of Texas'.

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Austin. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/austin
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