"Geelong" meaning in English

See Geelong in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Proper name

IPA: /dʒɪˈlɒŋ/
Etymology: From Wathaurong Djilang, Djalang. Etymology templates: {{der|en|wth|Djilang}} Wathaurong Djilang Head templates: {{en-proper noun}} Geelong
  1. A port city in Victoria, Australia, 75 km south-west of Melbourne. Gateway to the surfcoast of Victoria, and Great Ocean Road. Wikidata QID: Q231765 Categories (place): Cities in Australia, Cities in Victoria, Australia, Places in Australia, Places in Victoria, Australia Derived forms: East Geelong, Geelongite, Geelong West, Greater Geelong, North Geelong, South Geelong
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