As a Noun: 1. Any place which is not in Australia but in other countries. English = overseas. 2. A person who comes from another country. English = foreigner, alien. 3. In Tasmania, the large or main part of the country of Australia, in contrast to the island of Tasmania itself. English = the mainland. As a Verb or Adjective: 1. To go across the sea to another country. English = go overseas, go abroad. 2. To be across the sea in a another country. English = (be) overseas, (be) abroad. 3. To belong to a another country. English = (be) foreign.