Zealand

[zee-luhnd]

noun

1. the largest island of Denmark: Copenhagen is located here. 2,709 sq. mi. (7,015 sq. km).

Zealand

/ ˈziːlənd /

noun

1. Danish name: Sjælland. German name: Seeland. the largest island of Denmark, separated from the island of Funen by the Great Belt and from S Sweden by the Sound (both now spanned by road bridges). Chief town: Copenhagen. Pop: 2 096 449 (2003 est). Area: 7016 sq km (2709 sq miles)

Other Word Forms

• Zealander noun

Example Sentences

Pivotal to England's Ashes hopes and under scrutiny because of his record in Australia, Root did not pass 25 in the three one-day internationals in New Zealand.

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Australia and New Zealand retired one and two cent coins in the 1990s, and New Zealand stopped production of five cent coins in 2006.

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With a host of All Blacks greats leaving the international stage since the 2023 Rugby World Cup, New Zealand are still in a state of transition under Robertson.

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In a packed schedule, England have just finished a white-ball series in New Zealand.

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Southern producers saw a moderate recovery, driven by improvements in South Africa, Australia, New Zealand and Brazil.

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