New Zealand

[ zee-luhnd ]

noun

1. a country in the South Pacific, southeast of Australia, consisting of North Island, South Island, and adjacent small islands: a member of the Commonwealth of Nations: 103,416 sq. mi. (267,845 sq. km). : Wellington.

New Zealand

/ ˈziːlənd /

noun

1. an independent dominion within the Commonwealth, occupying two main islands (the North Island and the South Island), Stewart Island, the Chatham Islands, and a number of minor islands in the SE Pacific: original Māori inhabitants ceded sovereignty to the British government in 1840; became a dominion in 1907; a major world exporter of dairy products, wool, and meat. Official languages: English and Māori. Religion: Christian majority, nonreligious and Māori minorities. Currency: New Zealand dollar. Capital: Wellington. Pop: 4 365 113 (2013 est). Area: 270 534 sq km (104 454 sq miles)

New Zealand

1. Nation in the southern Pacific Ocean containing two principal islands — North Island and South Island — and several small outlying islands. Its capital is Wellington, and its largest city is Auckland .

Notes

New Zealand is known for its sheep industry and spectacular scenery.

Other Words From

• New Zealand·er noun

Example Sentences

Olly Stone is ticking over before the senior tour of New Zealand, while Josh Hull and Josh Tongue, both Test bowlers, are outside continuing their return from injuries.

From BBC

New Zealand’s Foreign Ministry said in a statement on Thursday that its embassy in Bangkok, which oversees Laos, had been contacted by a citizen who was ill and had likely suffered methanol poisoning in Laos.

From New York Times

The UK, European Union, New Zealand and Ireland said the proposed agreement was "unacceptable".

From BBC

In some countries within these regions, such as the United States, England, France, Japan and New Zealand, this shift is already occurring.

From Science Daily

Smith, 25, has been one of England's standout performers in three Autumn Nations Series defeats against New Zealand, Australia and South Africa.

From BBC