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Definition of wollongong
wollongong
/ˌwʊl.ənˈɡɒŋ/
Wol · lon · gong
wollongong Lexical Profile
CEFR
C1
Grade
8
Tier
3
Usage
Rare
• noun
1
Australian A major coastal city in the Illawarra region of New South Wales, Australia, located south of Sydney and historically renowned for its heavy industry, coal mining, and seaport.
Example
"After visiting Sydney, we took a scenic drive down the Grand Pacific Drive to explore the beautiful beaches of Wollongong."
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Word Origin & Etymology
Derived from the local Aboriginal (Dharawal) word 'woolyungah', which is traditionally translated to mean 'seas of the South', 'five islands', or 'hard ground near water'.
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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Wollongong. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 12, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/wollongong