noun
adjective
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of, relating to, or characteristic of Belgium or the Belgians
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of or relating to the Walloon French or the Flemish languages
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Origin of Belgian
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Belgian prosecutors told press agency AFP the investigation, which is focused on Wise's European operations and not its UK business, was "nearing its conclusion".
From BBC • Jun. 1, 2026
UK money transfer company Wise is being investigated over suspicions criminals used its accounts for money laundering, Belgian prosecutors have told French media.
From BBC • Jun. 1, 2026
The Y chromosomes in the Belgian remains were all characteristic of hunter-gatherers, but three-quarters of the mitochondrial DNA lineages had come from Neolithic farmers living further south.
From Science Daily • May 30, 2026
His 1928 Miller Special was driven by Leon Duray, who changed his name from George Stewart to honor Belgian racer Arthur Duray.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 20, 2026
Since there was no local product, I was free to go for the good Belgian stuff.
From "The Omnivore's Dilemma" by Michael Pollan
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