Port Nicholson

/ ˈnɪkəlsən /

noun

1. the first British settlement in New Zealand, established on Wellington Harbour in 1840: grew into Wellington
2. the former name for Wellington Harbour

Word History and Origins

Origin of Port Nicholson¹

C19: named after Capt John Nicholson, Australian naval officer

Example Sentences

Then they crossed the strait, and sailing in by a narrow entrance, viewed all the wide expanse of Port Nicholson.

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He was given a free hand as to locality, though Port Nicholson was hinted at as the likeliest port.

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Henry Williams went once more therefore to Port Nicholson, and succeeded in getting the treaty signed by the chiefs of that place.

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The first body of immigrants arrived at Port Nicholson in 1840.

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Did you not consent to receive 300 for Port Nicholson and the Hutt?

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