New Britain

American  

noun

1. the largest island in the Bismarck Archipelago, Papua New Guinea, in the W central Pacific Ocean. About 14,600 sq. mi. (37,814 sq. km). Rabaul.

2. a city in central Connecticut.

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New Britain British  

noun

1. an island in the S Pacific, northeast of New Guinea: the largest island of the Bismarck Archipelago; part of Papua New Guinea; mountainous, with several active volcanoes. Capital: Rabaul. Pop: 161 737 (2000). Area: 36 519 sq km (14 100 sq miles)

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New Britain

Current and former workers said Stanley explored adding two-sided printing to the New Britain plant as late as last year, but abandoned the effort because of technical challenges.

From The Wall Street Journal ● May 6, 2026

In 1850, the community was incorporated as New Britain, and Frederick Stanley was the first elected mayor.

From The Wall Street Journal ● May 6, 2026

New Britain Mayor Bobby Sanchez said he was optimistic workers would find new opportunities.

From The Wall Street Journal ● May 6, 2026

Stanley said production at the New Britain plant slumped as demand shifted to double-sided tape measures.

From The Wall Street Journal ● May 6, 2026

On Hawaii, I heard some of what had happened in the campaign to take the far end of New Britain Island so that Rabaul could be under attack from both sides.

From "Code Talker: A Novel About the Navajo Marines of World War Two" by Joseph Bruchac