New Zealander

noun

New Zea·​land·​er ˈzē-lən-dər 

plural New Zealanders

: a native or inhabitant of New Zealand

Examples of New Zealander in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

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

The New Zealander most recently released her fourth studio album Virgin last summer. — Glenn Garner, Deadline, 31 July 2026

It will be directed by New Zealander James Ashcroft, who made an impression on horror fans with his 2021 debut, Coming Home in the Dark. — Brianna Zigler, Entertainment Weekly, 31 July 2026

To set the scene on the Monday after Fox's stunning victory, the New Zealander jumped on a plane in Manchester bound for London before jetting back home from Heathrow Airport. — Mark Harris Outkick, FOXNews.com, 26 July 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1770, in the meaning defined above