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

Three years ago England faced New Zealand in the final as overwhelming favourites, having won their past 30 Tests.

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England lost to New Zealand in that final in front of a crowd of 13,253 - a record attendance for a women's rugby match in England that stood for almost a decade.

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But Mitchell - a former men's New Zealand head coach - was appointed two years ago to bring a winning mentality to finals rugby.

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Not everyone in the Red Roses camp enjoyed the previous campaign in New Zealand three years ago.

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New Zealand now lead the Rugby Championship with one match remaining, although South Africa will overtake them with victory over Argentina later on Saturday.

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