Australia in 100 Words

Amanda Laugesen in Australia in 100 Words uses a selection of words and terms that help tell the story of Australia and its language. Choosing one hundred words would not have been an easy task but the author provides us with a broad selection of words and terms, including words from Indigenous languages, that are part of the Australian culture and conversation, past and present.

Several pages describe each of the words or terms selected describing the contexts in which the words over time have been used and other similar words. Together the words and terms demonstrate how language in this country has evolved. A good book to dip into.