"Godzone" meaning in English

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Proper name

IPA: /ˈɡɒdzəʊn/
Etymology: Contraction of God's own country. Head templates: {{en-proper noun}} Godzone
  1. (New Zealand, informal) New Zealand. Tags: New-Zealand, informal
    Sense id: en-Godzone-en-name-24YZvB3f Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, New Zealand English

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