Glossary of Terms
Well, you know that Britain and New Zealand share a common language. It's English. But there are many differences between British English and New Zealand English. Words are used differently, and many British words have different meanings or are unique to the British culture.
So, here's a glossary for you of British terms and their New Zealand equivalent:
| British Word |
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Kiwi Word |
| Aubergine |
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Eggplant |
| Bangers |
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Sausages |
| Bank Holiday |
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National Holiday |
| Barrister |
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Lawyer (no corresponding definition) |
| Bin, Dustbin (the one outside) |
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Rubbish Bin |
| Box (slang term for TV) |
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Tele (slang term for TV) |
| Buggy |
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Baby stroller |
| Building Society |
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Savings Bank |
| Cashier (bank) |
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Bank Teller |
| Casualty |
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Emergency room |
| Chat Show |
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Talk Show |
| Crisps |
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Potato chips |
| Current account (banking) |
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Cheque account (banking) |
| Dialling code |
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Area code |
| Dustman |
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Rubbishman |
| Flat |
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Apartment |
| Indicators |
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Blinkers, turn signals |
| Flyover |
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Overpass |
| Football |
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Soccer |
| Gangway |
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Aisle |
| Interval |
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Intermission |
| Jumper |
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Jersey |
| Level crossing |
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Railroad crossing |
| Lift |
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Elevator |
| Lorry |
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Truck |
| Match (as in sports) |
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Game (as in sports) |
| Motorist, Motoring |
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Driver, Driving |
| Old age pensioner |
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Senior Citizen |
| Pillar box / post box |
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Mailbox |
| Pitch |
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Playing field |
| Post |
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Mail |
| Pupils |
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Students (at school) |
| Retirement pension plan |
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Superannuation scheme |
| Rise (in salary) |
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Raise (in salary) |
| Solicitor |
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Lawyer |
| Tannoy |
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P.A. (public address) System |
| Terrace House |
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Townhouse |
| Van |
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Delivery truck |
| Zebra crossing |
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Pedestrian crossing |
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