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Meaning of Australian football
a contact team sport played with an oval ball, originating in Australia
Etymology of Australian football
The term 'Australian football' originated in the mid-19th century, when various forms of football were being developed in Australia, influenced by British public schools and rugby.
The modern game emerged in Melbourne in the 1850s and 1860s, with the first official rules published in 1859.
Synonyms
Aussie rules
footy
rugby
gridiron
soccer
sport
game
match
tournament
league
championship
cup
competition
athletic competition
athletic event
football game
football match
sports event
athletic contest
contest
test
trial
athletic meet
meet
sports meet
Definitions
- The sport, played with an oval ball, in which two teams of 18 players each attempt to kick or carry the ball through or between goalposts.
- * A sport played with an oval ball, in which two teams of players attempt to score points by carrying or kicking the ball through the opponent's goalposts.
Usage Examples
- The Australian football team won the championship last year.
- * She loves playing Australian football with her friends on the weekends.
- * The stadium was packed for the Australian football match between the two rival teams.
Antonyms
individual sports
solo sports
non-contact sports
tennis
golf
swimming
cycling
running
racing
skiing
snowboarding
ice skating
figure skating
gymnastics
athletics
track and field