Utrecht
Americannoun
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a province in central Netherlands. 511 sq. mi. (1,325 sq. km).
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a city in and the capital of this province: treaties ending the War of the Spanish Succession signed here 1714.
noun
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a province of the W central Netherlands. Capital: Utrecht. Pop: 1 152 000 (2003 est). Area: 1362 sq km (526 sq miles)
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a city in the central Netherlands, capital of Utrecht province: scene of the signing (1579) of the Union of Utrecht (the foundation of the later kingdom of the Netherlands) and of the Treaty of Utrecht (1713), ending the War of the Spanish Succession. Pop: 265 000 (2003 est)
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New research from an international team led by geologists at Utrecht University suggests that these fern-covered regions were highly vulnerable to fire.
From Science Daily ● Jul. 22, 2026
London and Madrid have disputed control of Gibraltar since the tiny territory -- known affectionately as "The Rock" -- was ceded to Britain in the 1713 Treaty of Utrecht.
From Barron's ● Jul. 15, 2026
McClain’s loan was so large now, more than $50 million, it needed approval from Rabo’s Utrecht, Netherlands, headquarters.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 7, 2026
Niemann notes that this breakthrough was made possible by combining ocean research with expertise from atmospheric science, including contributions from Utrecht University scientist Dusân Materic.
From Science Daily ● Mar. 29, 2026
Are the soldiers stationed in Utrecht more or less lax than the ones here in Amsterdam?
From "Girl in the Blue Coat" by Monica Hesse
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