New Zealand

[zee-luhnd]

noun

1. a country in the South Pacific, southeast of Australia, consisting of North Island, South Island, and adjacent small islands: a member of the Commonwealth of Nations: 103,416 sq. mi. (267,845 sq. km). Wellington.

New Zealand

/ ˈziːlənd /

noun

1. an independent dominion within the Commonwealth, occupying two main islands (the North Island and the South Island), Stewart Island, the Chatham Islands, and a number of minor islands in the SE Pacific: original Māori inhabitants ceded sovereignty to the British government in 1840; became a dominion in 1907; a major world exporter of dairy products, wool, and meat. Official languages: English and Māori. Religion: Christian majority, nonreligious and Māori minorities. Currency: New Zealand dollar. Capital: Wellington. Pop: 4 365 113 (2013 est). Area: 270 534 sq km (104 454 sq miles)

New Zealand

1. Nation in the southern Pacific Ocean containing two principal islands — North Island and South Island — and several small outlying islands. Its capital is Wellington, and its largest city is Auckland.

New Zealand is known for its sheep industry and spectacular scenery.

Other Word Forms

• New Zealander noun

Example Sentences

After beginning the series against Australia, England will also face Fiji, New Zealand and Argentina this autumn.

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But the 51-year-old insists his side do not "have the edge" over Ireland, who have beaten the southern hemisphere giants four times since their historic 2016 victory in Chicago, including twice on New Zealand soil.

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Scotland continue their autumn by welcoming New Zealand on 8 November, Argentina eight days later, and Tonga on 23 November.

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After Saturday's third and final one-day international in New Zealand, England fly to Australia for three weeks of fine tuning before the first Ashes Test in Perth.

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Starlink, meanwhile, has more than 650 satellites and has already launched similar services with phone networks in other countries including Australia, New Zealand, the US, Canada and Japan.

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