New Zealand

American  

[zee-luhnd] / ˈzi lənd /

noun

1. a country in the South Pacific, southeast of Australia, consisting of North Island, South Island, and adjacent small islands: a member of the Commonwealth of Nations: 103,416 sq. mi. (267,845 sq. km). Wellington.

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New Zealand British  

/ ˈziːlənd /

noun

1. an independent dominion within the Commonwealth, occupying two main islands (the North Island and the South Island), Stewart Island, the Chatham Islands, and a number of minor islands in the SE Pacific: original Māori inhabitants ceded sovereignty to the British government in 1840; became a dominion in 1907; a major world exporter of dairy products, wool, and meat. Official languages: English and Māori. Religion: Christian majority, nonreligious and Māori minorities. Currency: New Zealand dollar. Capital: Wellington. Pop: 4 365 113 (2013 est). Area: 270 534 sq km (104 454 sq miles)

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New Zealand Cultural  

1. Nation in the southern Pacific Ocean containing two principal islands — North Island and South Island — and several small outlying islands. Its capital is Wellington, and its largest city is Auckland.

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New Zealand is known for its sheep industry and spectacular scenery.

Other Word Forms

• New Zealander
  noun

Example Sentences

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New Zealand

Property in New Zealand is far more expensive than she had realized.

From MarketWatch ● Sep. 4, 2026

Sheep meat prices also gained on tight New Zealand exports and firm demand.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 4, 2026

Advent agreed to acquire a controlling stake in New Zealand Clinical Research from shareholders including Waterman Capital for about $715 million.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 2, 2026

Baker made his only Test appearance to date in a much-changed line-up against New Zealand at The Oval in June.

From BBC ● Sep. 2, 2026

On the summit Hall and Hillary made a radio transmission that was broadcast live throughout New Zealand, and at 29,028 feet received congratulations from Prime Minister Geoffrey Palmer.

From "Into Thin Air" by Jon Krakauer