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awu

/ˈɑː.wuː/
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• noun

1

Australian An initialism for the Australian Workers' Union, one of Australia's largest and oldest trade unions representing workers across various industrial sectors.

Example

"The AWU played a pivotal role in negotiating improved safety standards and wage conditions for miners across the country."

2

A large, highly active stratovolcano located on Sangihe Island in North Sulawesi, Indonesia, known for its devastating historical eruptions.

• Nearby Words

awning
awol
awry
awu
ax
axel
axeman

Word Origin & Etymology

As a geographic name, 'Awu' derives from local Indonesian languages (such as Sangirese or Javanese), meaning 'ash', in reference to its volcanic nature. As an abbreviation, it stands for the Australian Workers' Union.

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

Cite this Entry

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