new zealand

Thân thiện

A family admires the spectacular scenery of New Zealand.

Definition

Proper noun 1. A country in the South Pacific Ocean: An independent island nation located in the southwestern Pacific Ocean, comprising two main landmasses—the North Island and the South Island—and numerous smaller islands. 2. The geographical region of these islands: The physical land area and associated small islands, known for its diverse and dramatic landscapes.

Usage Examples

• As a country:

  • She moved to New Zealand last year.
  • New Zealand is a constitutional monarchy.
  • The capital of New Zealand is Wellington.

• As a geographical region:

  • The flora and fauna of New Zealand are unique.
  • They went hiking in the mountains of New Zealand.

Advanced Usage

• "New Zealand" as an attributive noun: Used before another noun to describe something originating from or related to the country.
  • We tried a New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc.
  • He follows New Zealand politics closely.

Variants and Related Words

• New Zealander (noun): A person from New Zealand.
  • The team included several New Zealanders.
• Kiwi (noun, informal): A colloquial term for a person from New Zealand, derived from the national bird.
  • He's a Kiwi living abroad.

Synonyms

• Aotearoa (noun): The Māori name for New Zealand, commonly used in both English and Māori contexts within the country.
  • The history of Aotearoa spans centuries.

Related Phrases

• "From New Zealand": Used to indicate origin.
  • This product is from New Zealand.
• "In New Zealand": Used to indicate location.
  • There are many glaciers in New Zealand.

Học thuật

Noun

1. North Island and South Island and adjacent small islands in the South Pacific
2. an independent country within the British Commonwealth; achieved independence from the United Kingdom in 1907; known for sheep and spectacular scenery

Từ đồng nghĩa

• New Zealand
• New Zealand Islands