Zealand

American  

[zee-luhnd] / ˈzi lənd /

noun

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

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Zealand British  

/ ˈziːlənd /

noun

1. 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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Other Word Forms

• Zealander noun

Example Sentences

New Zealand's Ardern on Monday joined some 180 artists and participants who have pulled out, a festival spokesperson told local media.

From Barron's

New Zealand suffered from a lack of major partnerships after their big opening stand but Mitchell's 71-ball knock, laced with five fours and three sixes, ensured a challenging total.

From Barron's

"The New Zealand FTA makes concessions on agricultural produce like apples, even though farmers here may have concerns," said an Indian commerce ministry official, who declined to be identified.

From Barron's

Two brothers from New Zealand snapped up $65 million worth of lots in Malibu last year and said they planned to build on the lots.

From Los Angeles Times

England's Harry Brook has apologised after being involved in an altercation with a nightclub bouncer the night before a one-day international on the tour of New Zealand that preceded the Ashes.

From BBC