Rotorua

[ roh-tuh-roo-uh ]

/ ˌroʊ təˈru ə /

noun

a city on N central North Island, in New Zealand.

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Examples from the Web for rotorua

The Rotorua station was naturally the first to feel its effects.
A History of the English Church in New Zealand|Henry Thomas Purchas
But he remembered that a few more books had been brought from Rotorua by the party with whom he travelled.
A History of the English Church in New Zealand|Henry Thomas Purchas
Long before its close, Chapman was back at Rotorua, with Morgan as his colleague.
A History of the English Church in New Zealand|Henry Thomas Purchas
Should it occur again, the record should act as a sure warning to the residents at Rotorua.
The Chronicles of a Gay Gordon|Jos Maria Gordon

The Arawas took charge of the widow and her children, and she was sent to Rotorua when the campaign was over.
The adventures of Kimble Bent|James Cowan

British Dictionary definitions for rotorua

Rotorua

/ (ˌrəʊtəˈruːə) /

noun

a city in New Zealand, on N central North Island at the SW end of Lake Rotorua: centre of forestry; noted for volcanic activity. Pop: 67 800 (2004 est)

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