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Definition of austin
austin
/ˈɔːstɪn/
Aus · tin
Plural:Austins
austin Lexical Profile
CEFR
B2
Grade
4
Tier
2
Usage
Top 5k
• 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.
Example
"The technology company recently opened a massive new campus in Austin."
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."
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'.
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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Austin. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 12, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/austin