Netherlandian


[neth -er-luh ndz] /ˈnɛð ər ləndz/

noun
1.
the, (used with a singular or plural verb) a kingdom in W Europe, bordering on the North Sea, Germany, and Belgium. 13,433 sq. mi. (34,790 sq. km). Capitals: Amsterdam and The Hague.
/ˈnɛðələndz/
noun (functioning as singular or pl) the Netherlands
1.
Also called Holland. a kingdom in NW Europe, on the North Sea: declared independence from Spain in 1581 as the United Provinces; became a major maritime and commercial power in the 17th century, gaining many overseas possessions; formed the Benelux customs union with Belgium and Luxembourg in 1948 and was a founder member of the Common Market, now the European Union. It is mostly flat and low-lying, with about 40 per cent of the land being below sea level, much of it on polders protected by dykes. Official language: Dutch. Religion: Christian majority, Protestant and Roman Catholic, large nonreligious minority. Currency: euro. Capital: Amsterdam, with the seat of government at The Hague. Pop: 16 805 037 (2013 est). Area: 41 526 sq km (16 033 sq miles) Dutch name Nederland
2.
the kingdom of the Netherlands together with the Flemish-speaking part of Belgium, esp as ruled by Spain and Austria before 1581; the Low Countries

from Dutch Nederland, literally “lower land” (see nether); said to have been used by the Austrians (who ruled much of the southern part of the Low Countries from 1713 to 1795), by way of contrast to the mountains they knew, but the name is older than this. The Netherlands formerly included Flanders and thus were equivalent geographically and etymologically to the Low Countries. Related: Netherlander; Netherlandish (c.1600).

Read Also:

  • Netherlandic

    [neth -er-lan-dik] /ˈnɛð ərˌlæn dɪk/ noun 1. (def 7). adjective 2. of or relating to the Netherlands.

  • Netherlands

    [neth -er-luh ndz] /ˈnɛð ər ləndz/ noun 1. the, (used with a singular or plural verb) a kingdom in W Europe, bordering on the North Sea, Germany, and Belgium. 13,433 sq. mi. (34,790 sq. km). Capitals: Amsterdam and The Hague. /ˈnɛðələndz/ noun (functioning as singular or pl) the Netherlands 1. Also called Holland. a kingdom […]

  • Netherlands-antilles

    noun 1. a Netherlands overseas territory in the Caribbean Sea, N and NE of Venezuela; includes the islands of Aruba, Bonaire, Curaçao, Saba, and St. Eustatius, and the S part of St. Martin: considered an integral part of the Dutch realm. 366 sq. mi. (948 sq. km). Capital: Willemstad. plural noun 1. the Netherlands Antilles, […]

  • Netherlands-east-indies

    noun 1. a former name of the Republic of Indonesia. plural noun 1. the Netherlands East Indies, a former name (1798–1945) for Indonesia

  • Netherlands-guiana

    noun 1. a former name of Suriname. noun 1. a former name for Surinam


Disclaimer: Netherlandian definition / meaning should not be considered complete, up to date, and is not intended to be used in place of a visit, consultation, or advice of a legal, medical, or any other professional. All content on this website is for informational purposes only.