Meaning of "Zealand" in the English dictionary

PRONUNCIATION OF ZEALAND

Zealand  [ˈziːlənd]

GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF ZEALAND

Zealand is a noun.

A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES ZEALAND MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Zealand

Zealand, also Seeland, is the largest and most populated island in Denmark with a population just under 2.5 million representing about 45% of the country's total population. It is the 96th-largest island in the world by area and the 35th most populous. It is connected to Funen by the Great Belt Bridge, to Lolland, Falster by the Storstrøm Bridge and the Farø Bridges, and to Sweden over Amager and the Øresund Bridge. Copenhagen, the capital of Denmark, is located partly on the eastern shore of Zealand and partly on Amager. Other cities on the island include Roskilde, Næstved and Elsinore. The island is not connected historically to the Pacific nation of New Zealand, which is named after the Dutch province of Zeeland.

Definition of Zealand in the English dictionary

The definition of Zealand in the dictionary is the largest island of Denmark, separated from the island of Funen by the Great Belt and from S Sweden by the Sound. Chief town: Copenhagen. Pop: 2 096 449. Area: 7016 sq km Danish name: Sjælland German name: Seeland.

TRANSLATION OF ZEALAND

Find out the translation of Zealand to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.

The translations of Zealand from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «Zealand» in English.

• Translator English - Chinese: 新西兰
• Translator English - Spanish: Zelanda
• English: Zealand
• Translator English - Hindi: न्यूजीलैंड
• Translator English - Arabic: نيوزيلندا
• Translator English - Russian: Зеландия
• Translator English - Portuguese: Zelândia
• Translator English - Bengali: জিলণ্ড
• Translator English - French: Zélande
• Translator English - Malay: Zealand
• Translator English - German: Zealand
• Translator English - Japanese: ニュージーランド
• Translator English - Korean: 뉴질랜드
• Translator English - Javanese: Selandia Anyar
• Translator English - Vietnamese: Zealand
• Translator English - Tamil: நியூசிலாந்து
• Translator English - Marathi: झिम्बाब्वे
• Translator English - Turkish: Zelanda
• Translator English - Italian: Zealand
• Translator English - Polish: Zelandia
• Translator English - Ukrainian: Зеландія
• Translator English - Romanian: Zeelandă
• Translator English - Greek: Ζηλανδία
• Translator English - Afrikaans: Seeland
• Translator English - Swedish: Zeeland
• Translator English - Norwegian: Zealand

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «ZEALAND»

Discover the use of Zealand in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to Zealand and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.

Tramping in New Zealand

Features content on New Zealand's environment and wildlife, as well as two-color contour maps. Comprehensive track notes, special interest walks, and thorough access, accommodation and travel information round out this definitive guide.

Jim DuFresne, 2006

The Penguin History of New Zealand

This book, a triumphant fruit of careful research, wide reading and judicious assessment, was an unprecedented best-seller from the time of its first publication in 2003.

Michael King, 2011

Sport Business Management in Aotearoa/New Zealand

By combining key management concepts with practical applications, this book provides students of sport management with a clear understanding of sport within the New Zealand context.

Sarah Leberman, Christopher William Collins, Linda Trenberth, 2006

New Zealand English

This work includes an account of the phonetic, phonological, morphosyntactic, lexical and discoursive features of New Zealand English.

Jennifer Hay, Margaret Maclagan, Elizabeth Gordon, 2008

The History of New Zealand

Chronicles the history of this South Pacific island nation from its earliest Maori settlers to the present, covering its geography, key figures, intertribal relations, the effects of European contact, and its prospects for the future.

Tom Brooking, 2004

A Concise History of New Zealand

The story of this rugged and dynamic land is beautifully narrated, from its origins in Gondwana to the twenty-first century.

Philippa Mein Smith, 2012

A Guide for International Nursing Students in Australia and ...

"A Guide for International Nursing Students is an essential resource for overseas nurses and international students of nursing in Australia and New Zealand.

M. Bernadette Hally, 2009

Vegetation of New Zealand

A comprehensive account of the vegetation, its origin, ecology, biogeography and community structure.

Peter Wardle, 1991

The New Zealand Jewish Community

The New Zealand Jewish Community will be an essential volume for students of Judaism, the sociology of religion, contemporary history, and political studies.

Stephen I. Levine, 1999

New Zealand English

The 13 essays are illustrated with graphs and tables, and an extensive bibliography is included.

Allan Bell, Koenraad Kuiper, 2000

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «ZEALAND»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term Zealand is used in the context of the following news items.

England v New Zealand LIVE!

England had Jonny Bairstow to thank after they clinched a 3-2 victory in their ODI series against New Zealand with a three-wicket Duckworth-Lewis win at ... «SkySports, Jun 15»

England v New Zealand, 2nd ODI: as it happened

The New Zealand trio of Elliott, Santner and Southee have appeared on the pitch and are all busy getting warmed up. It looks like they are the three men who ... «Telegraph.co.uk, Jun 15»

England v New Zealand, 1st ODI: as it happened

Well, that was fun and New Zealand were characteristically magnanimous in defeat. It's very early days indeed so we will not get ahead of ourselves, but what an ... «Telegraph.co.uk, Jun 15»

England v New Zealand, day five report: Hosts' bluster blown away …

England lost eight wickets before New Zealand took the second new ball, and survived for only 91.5 overs in their second innings, so that 19.1 overs remained. «Telegraph.co.uk, Jun 15»

England v New Zealand: second Test, day one – as it happened

New Zealand 297-8. After the rain, another thoroughly brilliant day of Test match cricket, though at times it didn't look much like a Test match. You have to admire ... «The Guardian, May 15»

England v New Zealand: first Test, day five – as it happened

68th over: New Zealand 220 (Henry 10) It's Broad again. Somehow I don't think we'll get our wish for the spinner. Round the wicket and Boult guides it just wide ... «The Guardian, May 15»

Prince of hearts: Captain Harry goes on charm offensive in New …

Harry, joined by New Zealand Prime Minister John Key, rides a bike to power a television during a tour of Quake City museum in Christchurch on Tuesday 12 ... «The Guardian, May 15»

Record crowds as Australia and New Zealand mark Anzac Day

Sydney (AFP) - Record numbers of Australians and New Zealanders turned out Saturday to mark the centenary of the Gallipoli landings amid tight security, ... «Business Insider, Apr 15»

New Zealand's ride of a lifetime ends in defeat

The 2015 World Cup was, skipper Brendon McCullum said, the ride of a lifetime for New Zealand and even if Australia brought it to a shuddering halt in Sunday's ... «ABC Online, Mar 15»

New Zealand moves into World Cup final with dramatic win over …

New Zealand and South Africa have played out a World Cup semi-final thriller at Eden Park, with the Black Caps claiming a place in the final with a dramatic ... «ABC Online, Mar 15»