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Definition of whyalla
whyalla
/waɪˈælə/
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whyalla Lexical Profile
CEFR
C1
Grade
8
Tier
3
Usage
Rare
• noun
1
Australian A major coastal city in South Australia, situated on the eastern shore of the Eyre Peninsula along the Spencer Gulf, historically renowned as the 'Steel City' for its integrated steelworks and shipbuilding heritage.
Example
"Every winter, thousands of tourists travel to the waters near Whyalla to witness the spectacular mass aggregation of the Australian giant cuttlefish."
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Word Origin & Etymology
Derived from the indigenous Barngarla word 'Walyalya', believed to mean 'place of deep water' or 'deep water hole'. It was officially named Whyalla in 1914, replacing its previous European name, Hummock's Hill.
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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Whyalla. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 12, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/whyalla