Tasmania etymology

Etymology and Meaning:

The name "Tasmania" is derived from the Aboriginal word "Tasmanit", which means "land of the southern people".

Origin:

The name was given to the island in 1798 by the British explorer Matthew Flinders, in honor of Abel Tasman, who was the first European to sight the island in 1642.

Usage:

• The name "Tasmania" has been officially used for the island since 1856, when it was separated from the colony of New South Wales.
• The name is also used for the Australian state that comprises the island.
• The abbreviation "TAS" is commonly used to refer to the state.

Historical Names:

Before the name "Tasmania" was adopted, the island had several other names:

• Van Diemen's Land (1642-1856)
• Lutruwita (Aboriginal name, meaning "fat island")
• Tyamakarra (Aboriginal name, meaning "land of plenty")

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