Norfolk Island

noun

1. an island in the South Pacific Ocean between New Caledonia and New Zealand: a territory of Australia. 13 square miles (34 square kilometers).

Norfolk Island

noun

1. an island in the S Pacific, between New Caledonia and N New Zealand: an Australian external territory; discovered by Captain Cook in 1774; a penal settlement in early years. Capital: Kingston. Pop: 2182 (2012). Area: 36 sq km (14 sq miles)

Example Sentences

Never was Norfolk Island so gay, or its inhabitants so joyful, as on the 25th May, 1840.

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The administration of law at Norfolk Island was but a choice of difficulties.

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It was Norfolk Island, so named in honour of the Howard family.

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Norfolk Island and its two islets were sighted upon the 13th of January.

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The chief disadvantage experienced by those who are sent to Norfolk Island, is the want of a good landing place.

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