burian

/ˈbyʊriən/

Definitions

1. noun

A person of mixed European and indigenous ancestry, typically from Eastern Europe and the Balkans, who migrated to Australia as part of the post-World War II displacement of people.

“The burian family struggled to adapt to the harsh Australian climate.”

Synonyms

  • migrant
  • settler

Antonyms

  • indigenous
  • native