Stewart Island

English

Etymology

Named after William W. Stewart, first officer of a sealing ship.

Pronunciation
  • IPA(key): /ˈstjuːət ˈaɪlənd/

Proper noun

Stewart Island

  1. An island, the southernmost of the larger islands of New Zealand, separated from the south of the South Island by Foveaux Strait.
    Synonym: Rakiura
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