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New Zealander

/njuː ˈziː.lændər/
nounCEFR B2 (Upper)Top #1500 frequency
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2 senses
As noun
  1. 1

    A person from New Zealand.

    "As a New Zealander, she takes great pride in her country's natural beauty."
  2. 2

    A citizen or national of New Zealand.

    "The New Zealander was excited to share his culture with visitors."

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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology

The term 'New Zealander' originates from the name of the country New Zealand, which was named after the Dutch province of Zeeland. The word 'Zealand' itself comes from the Dutch 'Zeeland', meaning 'sea land', reflecting the geographical features of the area. The term has been in use since the early 19th century as a demonym for the inhabitants of New Zealand.

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