New Zealander

noun

New Zea·​land·​er ˈzē-lən-dər How to pronounce New Zealander (audio)
plural New Zealanders
: a native or inhabitant of New Zealand

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The 55-year-old New Zealander also won the Cologuard Classic in March in Tucson, Arizona, topping Padraig Harrington on the first extra hole. — ABC News, 30 Aug. 2026 The New Zealander’s third novel—following other works that had slipped into the world without making any noise—sold hundreds of thousands of copies, gathering prize nominations, a screen deal and a tribe of A-list fans. — Literary Hub, 27 Aug. 2026 New Zealander Danny Lee, in 2008, was the last to accomplish the feat. — Staff, Mercury News, 15 Aug. 2026 The New Zealander has never coached a red ball team but has an impressive track record in white ball cricket, and as captain of his country. — Andrew Fifield, New York Times, 1 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for New Zealander

Word History

First Known Use

1770, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of New Zealander was in 1770

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“New Zealander.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/New%20Zealander. Accessed 4 Sep. 2026.

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