Zealand

[zee-luhnd]

noun

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

Zealand

/ 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)

Other Word Forms

• Zealander noun

Example Sentences

Cummins was ruled out of Australia's white-ball series against New Zealand and India last month after scans revealed a lumbar bone stress in his back.

From BBC

Such schemes are also used in the United States, Canada, Australia and New Zealand.

From BBC

Angel City veteran and New Zealand World Cup standout Ali Riley is retiring with gratitude for her success and optimism about her future.

From Los Angeles Times

South Africa responded to their crushing defeat by England with an impressive six-wicket victory over New Zealand at the World Cup in Indore.

From BBC

Any disciplinary proceedings were yet to be determined but the New Zealand Defence Force was reaching the end of its investigation, he said.

From BBC