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All Whites

British

plural noun

the former name for the international soccer team of New Zealand

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Etymology

Origin of All Whites

so named because of the players' white strip and also an allusion to _{All Blacks}

Example Sentences

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He made his international debut for New Zealand in June 2009 and has scored 34 goals in 74 appearances for the All Whites.

From BBC

The match marked the end of Reid’s All Whites career with the skipper retiring from international football.

From Seattle Times

Earlier, Australia completed its World Cup warmups with a 2-0 win over New Zealand for its second win against the All Whites in a week.

From Seattle Times

The New Zealand Football team is launching a review of its All Whites nickname as part of a diversity review.

From Washington Times

The “All Whites” name has a relatively short-lived history.

From Seattle Times

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