Wanganui

geographical name

Wang·​a·​nui ˌwäŋ-gə-ˈnü-ē How to pronounce Wanganui (audio)
ˌwäŋ-ə-
1
river 180 miles (290 kilometers) long in the southwest central part of the North Island, New Zealand, flowing into the Tasman Sea
2
city and port in the North Island, New Zealand, on the Tasman Sea urban area population 39,423

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“Wanganui.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Wanganui. Accessed 8 Nov. 2024.

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