New South Wales

American  

noun

1. a state in SE Australia. 309,433 sq. mi. (801,430 sq. km). Sydney.

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New South Wales British  

noun

1. a state of SE Australia: originally contained over half the continent, but was reduced by the formation of other states (1825–1911); consists of a narrow coastal plain, separated from extensive inland plains by the Great Dividing Range; the most populous state; mineral resources. Capital: Sydney. Pop: 6 716 277 (2003 est). Area: 801 428 sq km (309 433 sq miles)

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Example Sentences

The New South Wales Ambulance Service said it assessed five patients, and took three to hospital with minor injuries that included back pain and headaches.

From BBC • Mar. 19, 2026

The revenue-share deal was agreed for Vena’s 204-megawatt Bellambi Heights battery energy storage system project in New South Wales, home to the city of Sydney and Australia’s most populous state.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 17, 2026

"Members of the public pulled a 66-year-old man and 64-year-old woman from the water and commenced CPR," New South Wales Police said.

From BBC • Mar. 11, 2026

They are ahead of Australian rivals the New South Wales Waratahs on points differential, while New Zealand's Waikato Chiefs are the third team boasting two wins from two.

From Barron's • Feb. 22, 2026

Thus ‘it snowed on Christmas Day’ is perfectly credible if it is a statement about Sydney, Nova Scotia, but suspect if it is a statement about Sydney, New South Wales.

From "The Invention of Science" by David Wootton