Maastricht

American  

[mahs-trikht] / ˈmɑs trɪxt /

noun

1. a city in the SE Netherlands, on the Maas River.

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Maastricht British  

/ maːˈstrɪxt, ˈmɑːstrɪxt /

noun

1. a city in the SE Netherlands near the Belgian and German borders: capital of Limburg province, on the River Maas (Meuse); a European Community treaty ( Maastricht Treaty ) was signed here in 1992, setting out the terms for the creation of the European Union. Pop: 122 000 (2003 est)

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Maastricht

"This is the culmination of policies aimed at creating a sovereign internet," Marielle Wijermars, an associate professor of internet governance at Maastricht University told AFP.

From Barron's ● Mar. 23, 2026

Even disguised as a clown, the iconic gap-toothed smile of a teenage Ronaldo was enough to reveal him to the other Maastricht carnival-revellers.

From BBC ● Mar. 3, 2026

Through the Maastricht escape clause, countries can increase defense spending by up to 1.5% of GDP per year, amounting to as much as €500 billion in aggregate.

From MarketWatch ● Feb. 17, 2026

In 2017 and again in 2023, he sent it to the world’s pre-eminent old masters fair, the European Fine Art Fair in Maastricht, the latter with a price equivalent to $701,500.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jan. 11, 2026

Before the day was out they reached Maastricht, and Max found his mother and sister safe and sound, though indeed in great distress.

From Two Daring Young Patriots or, Outwitting the Huns by Webb, Archibald