Chatham Islands

plural noun

a group of islands in the S Pacific, E of and belonging to New Zealand. 372 sq. mi. (963 sq. km).

British Dictionary definitions for chatham island (1 of 2)

Chatham Island

noun

a former name for San Cristóbal (def. 1)

British Dictionary definitions for chatham island (2 of 2)

Chatham Islands

pl n

a group of islands in the S Pacific Ocean, forming a county of South Island, New Zealand: consists of the main islands of Chatham, Pitt, and several rocky islets. Chief settlement: Waitangi. Pop: 609 (2006 est). Area: 963 sq km (372 sq miles)