# zealanders

/ˈziɫəndɝz/ (US) · CEFR B1 · Noun

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/zealanders
Updated: 2026-05-19

## Definition

people from New Zealand. You use this word to talk about the citizens or residents of that country.

For teachers: the inhabitants or citizens of New Zealand. Often used in a collective sense to refer to the population as a whole.

## Examples

- Many New Zealanders enjoy hiking in the mountains.
- The local festival attracts thousands of New Zealanders who travel from all over the country to celebrate the harvest.
- While the term is technically correct, many New Zealanders prefer to be called Kiwis, a nickname that reflects a shared national identity and a sense of informality.

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