Christchurch

geographical name

city on the east coast of the South Island, New Zealand urban area population 341,469 see lyttelton

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“Christchurch.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Christchurch. Accessed 19 Mar. 2025.

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