New Caledonia

[ kal-i-doh-nee-uh, -dohn-yuh ]

/ ˌkæl ɪˈdoʊ ni ə, -ˈdoʊn yə /

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noun

an island in the S Pacific, about 800 miles (1,290 km) E of Australia. 6,224 sq. mi. (16,120 sq. km).

an overseas territory of France comprising this island and other smaller islands: formerly a penal colony. 131,665; 7,200 sq. mi. (18,650 sq. km). Capital: Nouméa.

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Words nearby New Caledonia

Newburg, Newburgh, Newbury, Newburyport, Newby Hall, New Caledonia, New Canaan, New Canadian, New Carrollton, New Castile, New Castle

How to use New Caledonia in a sentence

Altogether a very ordinary specimen of one of the lowest branches of the human family—the Canaques of New Caledonia.
Where the Pavement Ends|John Russell
He lives and he continues to develop his capabilities—as we are all expected to do here in New Caledonia.
Where the Pavement Ends|John Russell
Another picture shows a satchel belonging to a native of New Caledonia with a quantity of shell-money in it.
The Harmsworth Magazine, Vol. 1, 1898-1899, No. 6|Various
The contingent received an enthusiastic reception in New Caledonia.
The New York Times Current History of the European War, Vol 1, Issue 4, January 23, 1915|Various

New Caledonia is handy for the central school, everything almost that can be requisite.
Life of John Coleridge Patteson|Charlotte M. Yonge

British Dictionary definitions for New Caledonia

New Caledonia

noun

an island in the SW Pacific, east of Australia: forms, with its dependencies, a French Overseas Country; discovered by Captain Cook in 1774; rich mineral resources. Capital: Nouméa. Pop: 264 022 (2013 est). Area: 19 103 sq km (7374 miles)French name: Nouvelle-Calédonie

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