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Everyday

1. A soldier of the Australian and New Zealand Army Corps in the First World War; the name is made from the first letters (A-N-Z-A-C). tree →
2. Anzac Day: a day in late April when Australia and New Zealand remember the people who served and died in wars. tree →
3. Anzac biscuit: a sweet oat and golden syrup biscuit from Australia and New Zealand. tree →

In the lessons

In Australian and New Zealand schools, Anzac Day is a big day of remembrance: dawn services, marches, wearing red poppies or rosemary, a minute's silence and the words «Lest we forget». History lessons tell of the landing at Gallipoli in Turkey. Phrases: Anzac Day, the Anzacs, Anzac biscuits, the Anzac spirit (courage, mateship).

Examples

• On Anzac Day we went to the dawn service with Grandpa. tree →
• The Anzacs landed at Gallipoli in the First World War. tree →
• We baked Anzac biscuits with oats and golden syrup. tree →
• Everyone stood still for a minute's silence. tree →
• Grandad wore his medals at the Anzac Day march. tree →
• «Lest we forget,» said the speaker at the end of the service. tree →

Note

Write it with a capital: Anzac (or ANZAC as an acronym). It is an acronym: Australian and New Zealand Army Corps. Used mainly in Australia and New Zealand; children in the USA or UK may not know it.