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

Central banks in India, South Korea and New Zealand will deliver decisions as policymakers seek to contain the economic fallout of the war.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 2026

Japanese airlines are mulling fuel surcharges, while New Zealand reported that electric vehicle sales more than tripled in March.

From Barron's • Apr. 3, 2026

Kerr is no stranger to producing heroics, especially against South Africa, as she inspired New Zealand to victory against them in a T20 World Cup final in 2024.

From BBC • Apr. 1, 2026

Allbirds was started nearly two decades ago in New Zealand by former professional football player Tim Brown.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 1, 2026

“Would you be Jon, then?” he inquired in a lilting New Zealand accent, glancing at a sheet of photocopied passport photos depicting Rob Hall’s clients.

From "Into Thin Air" by Jon Krakauer