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songline

Pronunciation: /ˈsɒŋlʌɪn/
Definition of songline

noun

(usually songlines)
  • (in Australian Aboriginal belief) a route through the landscape which is believed to have been travelled during the Dreamtime (or Alcheringa) and which features a series of landmarks thought to relate to events that happened during this time.
  • a traditional song or story recording a journey made during the Dreamtime.
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