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单词 New Zealand death
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Definition of New Zealand death in English:

New Zealand death

noun
mass nounthe New Zealand death

  • Death by drowning.

    the New Zealand death had struck in its most saddening manner
    Example sentencesExamples
    • Much effort was expended avoiding the New Zealand death.
    • Fatalities to persons crossing rivers in this colony have been so frequent that they have not inaptly been classed under the heading of 'The New Zealand Death'.
    • It was called The New Zealand Death, apt enough in the days before bridges when torrents broke down the riverbank.
    • The contingent at Makarakia had survived 'the New Zealand death' at a time when drowning was far too common.
    • Pre-motorised travel was hazardous, and at least one of the group suffered the New Zealand death.

Origin

Mid 19th century: from the fact that New Zealand has consistently had, among the developed nations, the highest incidence of death by drowning.
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