New Holland

Origin

Coined in 1644 by Dutch explorer Abel Tasman as Nieuw Holland.

Full definition of New Holland

Proper noun

1. (obsolete) The continent and the country of Australia.
• 1787, Chart of New Holland, published by J. Stockdale, London http://www.nla.gov.au/rmaps/nk1586.html

Synonyms

• Australia
• Terra Australis obsolete