New Zealand

American  

[zee-luhnd] / ˈzi lənd /

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.

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New Zealand British  

/ 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)

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New Zealand Cultural  

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.

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

Other Word Forms

• New Zealander
  noun

Example Sentences

New-Zealand born Riki Flutey was in South Africa in 2009 and starred in the third Test victory against South Africa.

From BBC • Jun. 24, 2025

She had the great honour and blessing of being the first New-Zealand believer and her reward must be great.

From Letters from the Guardian to Australia and New Zealand by Shoghi Effendi

I shall ever remember the memorable visit of the first New-Zealand believers to the Holy Land.

From Arohanui: Letters from Shoghi Effendi to New Zealand by Shoghi Effendi

Dark as these days are he feels confident that the Australian and New-Zealand Bahá’ís will continue with unabated devotion to carry on their excellent and exemplary services to the Faith.

From Letters from the Guardian to Australia and New Zealand by Shoghi Effendi

Please assure the friends in New-Zealand of my continued prayers at the holy Shrines for the success of their pioneer work.

From Arohanui: Letters from Shoghi Effendi to New Zealand by Shoghi Effendi