Etymology

Ballarat

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Today it means: A city and old gold mining town in Victoria, Australia. Full definition →

Wathaurong Ballaarat
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  1. Wathaurong · borrowed fromBallaarat
  2. English todayBallarat

From Wathaurong Ballaarat, meaning "resting place".

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