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Zealand
ZEE-luhnd
Zealand (name) means the largest island of Denmark, home to Copenhagen. Example: “Copenhagen sits on the eastern coast of Zealand.”
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The largest island of Denmark, home to Copenhagen.
"Copenhagen sits on the eastern coast of Zealand."
How to use Zealand
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA Danish island, not to be confused with New Zealand or the Dutch province Zeeland.
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Etymology
From Danish Sjælland; unrelated in spelling origin to New Zealand, which was named after the Dutch province Zeeland.
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Frequently asked questions
What does “Zealand” mean?
The word “Zealand” means the largest island of Denmark, home to Copenhagen. In plain terms, a Danish island, not to be confused with New Zealand or the Dutch province Zeeland.
How do you pronounce “Zealand”?
“Zealand” is pronounced ZEE-luhnd (/ˈziːlənd/ in IPA).
How do you use “Zealand” in a sentence?
Here is “Zealand” used in a sentence: “Copenhagen sits on the eastern coast of Zealand.”
What part of speech is “Zealand”?
“Zealand” is a name.
Where does the word “Zealand” come from?
The word “Zealand” comes from Dutch. From Danish Sjælland; unrelated in spelling origin to New Zealand, which was named after the Dutch province Zeeland.
Is “Zealand” a common word?
“Zealand” is a fairly common word in modern English.
What is the difference between Zealand and Zeeland?
Zealand is the largest island of Denmark and the site of Copenhagen. Zeeland, spelled with two "e"s, is a coastal province in the south-west of the Netherlands. The names share a Germanic root meaning "sea land," which is why they are so easily mixed up, but they are separate places in different countries.
What is the difference between Zealand and New Zealand?
Zealand is a Danish island in northern Europe. New Zealand is an island nation in the South Pacific, near Australia. Despite the shared name, they are on opposite sides of the world. New Zealand was in fact named after the Dutch province of Zeeland, not after Denmark's Zealand.
What is the largest city on Zealand?
Copenhagen, the capital of Denmark, sits on the eastern coast of Zealand and is by far the island's largest city. Zealand is the most populous part of Denmark, and the greater Copenhagen area is home to a large share of the country's residents.
Is Zealand part of Denmark?
Yes. Zealand is Denmark's largest and most populous island, lying between the Danish mainland to the west and Sweden to the east. It holds the capital, Copenhagen, and is connected to Sweden by the Øresund Bridge and to the island of Funen by the Great Belt Bridge.
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