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

And there was plenty to talk about, from fan-favorite Reece Weaver's surprising retirement to the addition of Faith Ward, the first-ever New Zealander to join DCC. — Joelle Goldstein, USA Today, 17 June 2026

The bird belongs to the coat of arms of Sir Edmund Hillary, a New Zealander, who was part of the first team to conquer Mount Everest. — Helen Lewis, The Atlantic, 9 June 2026

The 8,849-meter (29,032-foot) high peak was first climbed on May 29, 1953, by New Zealander Edmund Hillary and Sherpa guide Tenzing Norgay. — ABC News, 4 June 2026

After Scarsini directed his followers to boost Payne’s profile, the New Zealander’s account went viral. — Miami Herald, 1 June 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1770, in the meaning defined above