Christchurch (redirected from Christchurch (city))

Christ·church  (krstchûrch)

A city of eastern South Island, New Zealand, near the Pacific coast. It is an important manufacturing center. Population: 361,000.

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Christchurch [ˈkraɪstˌtʃɜːtʃ]

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1. (Placename) a city in New Zealand, on E South Island: manufacturing centre of a rich agricultural region. Pop. (urban area): 324 300 (1999 est.)

2. (Placename) a town and resort in S England, in SE Dorset. Pop.: 36 379 (1991)

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Christchurch - industrial city at the center of a rich agricultural region New Zealand - an independent country within the British Commonwealth; achieved independence from the United Kingdom in 1907; known for sheep and spectacular scenery