Zealand

American

[zee-luhnd] / ˈzi lənd /

noun

the largest island of Denmark: Copenhagen is located here. 2,709 sq. mi. (7,015 sq. km).

Zealand British

/ ˈziːlənd /

noun

Danish name: Sjælland. German name: Seeland. the largest island of Denmark, separated from the island of Funen by the Great Belt and from S Sweden by the Sound (both now spanned by road bridges). Chief town: Copenhagen. Pop: 2 096 449 (2003 est). Area: 7016 sq km (2709 sq miles)

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Zealander

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Wahl assembled an international team to investigate the fossils, bringing in specialists including belemnite expert Alexey Ippolitov, a PhD student now based at Victoria University of Wellington in New Zealand.

From Science Daily ● Oct. 20, 2026

But the pressure eventually told as New Zealand levelled then took the lead from Zehara Temara penalty kicks.

From BBC ● Oct. 18, 2026

New Zealand women were given a World Cup "wake-up call" after they were forced to come from behind to beat debutants Fiji in their opening game.

From BBC ● Oct. 18, 2026

Instead, New Zealand were made to battle to an 18-12 win, having trailed 12-4 in the first half.

From BBC ● Oct. 18, 2026

In October he trained a second time, as a radioman, and was sent to a staging area on the North Island of New Zealand as part of the Second Marine Division.

From "Snow Falling on Cedars: A Novel" by David Guterson

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