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. 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) Danish nameSjælland German nameSeeland

Other Words From

• Zealand·er noun

Example Sentences

Borthwick's side have lost five of their past six matches, including narrow defeats by New Zealand and Australia this autumn.

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England have lost their past four matches, including narrow defeats in their opening two autumn Tests against New Zealand and Australia.

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The core values of the treaty have, over time, been woven into New Zealand's laws in an effort to redress the wrong done to Māori during colonisation.

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The documents, marked top secret, were shareable between the Five Eyes intelligence alliance, made up of the US, Britain, Canada, New Zealand and Australia.

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And the Springboks have evolved again – opting for a 7-1 bench spilt for last year's World Cup final victory over New Zealand.

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