What is another word for Austro-?
Pronunciation: [ˈɒstɹə͡ʊ] (IPA) 
Austro- is a prefix that can be used to indicate something related to southern regions, particularly those of the Southern Hemisphere. Some synonyms for Austro- include south, southern, southernmost, and antipodal. This prefix is often used in scientific terms to indicate organisms or geographic locations found in southern regions. For example, the term Austrolopithecus refers to an extinct hominid found in southern Africa, while the term Austrocedrus refers to a genus of coniferous trees found in the southern Andes. In everyday language, the prefix Austro- may be used in words like Austro-Hungarian, which refers to the historical empire that ruled over parts of Central Europe and the Balkans.
