Netherlands

[ neth-er-luhndz ]

/ ˈnɛð ər ləndz /

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noun

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.

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Also called Holland. Dutch Nederland.

OTHER WORDS FROM Netherlands

Neth·er·land·er

[neth-er-lan-der, -luhn-], /ˈnɛð ərˌlæn dər, -lən-/, nounNeth·er·land·i·an, adjective

Words nearby Netherlands

Neth., nethead, nether, Netherlander, Netherlandic, Netherlands, Netherlands Antilles, Netherlands East Indies, Netherlands Guiana, Netherlands West Indies, nethermost

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How to use Netherlands in a sentence

When Nick von Hindenburg moved from the Netherlands to the District at the start of seventh grade last fall, the ongoing pandemic and online school limited his opportunities to make friends.
Seven ways to build a child’s resilience during the pandemic (and long after it ends)|Phyllis Fagell|January 26, 2021|Washington Post
When the Netherlands went into lockdown in March, the city realized that thousands of residents didn’t have access to computers that would become increasingly necessary to socialize and take part in society.
Amsterdam Is Embracing a Radical New Economic Theory to Help Save the Environment. Could It Also Replace Capitalism?|Ciara Nugent|January 22, 2021|Time
So, that may itself, root in the Netherlands, it’s quite a deep culture of a strong sense of the law, being trustworthy and contracts will be honored and so on.
Trust Me (Ep. 266 Rebroadcast)|Stephen J. Dubner|December 31, 2020|Freakonomics
They returned home before his second birthday, yet at 63, Gerretsen is now fighting to keep his bank account open in the Netherlands.
Why 'Accidental Americans' Are Desperate to Give Up Their U.S. Citizenship|Vivienne Walt|December 22, 2020|Time

Ghosn declared in 2012 that he had moved to the Netherlands and was subsequently treated as a non-resident, the person said.
France opens tax evasion investigation into Carlos Ghosn|Ian Mount|December 14, 2020|Fortune
Meanwhile, the Netherlands and Spain opted for the "unedited" version.
Sony Emails Show How the Studio Plans to Censor Kim Jong Un Assassination Comedy ‘The Interview’|William Boot|December 15, 2014|DAILY BEAST
A judge ruled that Black Piet indeed is a negative stereotype that infringes on the rights of black people in The Netherlands.
Dutch Try to Save Santa’s Slave|Nadette De Visser|December 2, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Best European countries for gays: Netherlands, Sweden, Denmark, Norway.
It Gets Better—but Mostly if You Live in a Rich, Democratic Country|Jay Michaelson|November 11, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Interestingly, Canada, Japan, England, Australia and the Netherlands somehow remain free without paying this price.
9-Year Old With an Uzi? America Is Tougher on Toys Than Guns|Cliff Schecter|August 28, 2014|DAILY BEAST
The black flags of ISIS flew in the Netherlands with crowds chanting “Death to the Jews!”
London Theater Halts Jewish Film Festival Over Israeli Government Money|Nico Hines|August 6, 2014|DAILY BEAST
One order of Philip of Spain condemned to death as "heretics" the entire population of the Netherlands.
God and my Neighbour|Robert Blatchford
The picture to see here is a portrait, by the great Peter Paul, of one of the governesses of the Netherlands.
Little Travels and Roadside Sketches|William Makepeace Thackeray
As to the new scheme respecting the Netherlands, he shrewdly propounded a dilemma which silenced Pomponne and Torcy.
The History of England from the Accession of James II.|Thomas Babington Macaulay
When the revolution first broke forth in the Netherlands, the king called on his allies for troops.
The History of England in Three Volumes, Vol.III.|E. Farr and E. H. Nolan
When the revolution broke out it extended to Luxembourg, and the king of the Netherlands applied for aid to the five powers.
The History of England in Three Volumes, Vol.III.|E. Farr and E. H. Nolan

British Dictionary definitions for Netherlands

Netherlands

/ (ˈnɛðələndz) /

noun the Netherlands (functioning as singular or plural)

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

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

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