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new zealand Lexical Profile

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1

An island country located in the southwestern Pacific Ocean, consisting primarily of two main landmasses—the North Island and the South Island—along with over 700 smaller islands.

Example

"We are planning a three-week road trip across New Zealand to explore its famous fjords and volcanic landscapes."

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Word Origin & Etymology

Named 'Nieuw Zeeland' by Dutch cartographers in the 17th century after the Dutch province of Zeeland, following the islands' sighting by Dutch explorer Abel Tasman in 1642.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of New zealand. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 13, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/new zealand
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