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Definition of belgium

belgium

/ˈbɛl.dʒəm/
Bel · gi · um
Adjective:Belgian
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belgium Lexical Profile

• noun

1

A country in Northwestern Europe bordered by the Netherlands, Germany, Luxembourg, and France, known for its medieval towns, cultural divisions between the Dutch-speaking Flanders and French-speaking Wallonia, and for serving as the headquarters of the European Union and NATO.

Example

"We took a high-speed train from Paris to Belgium to explore the historic architecture of Brussels."

• Nearby Words

belaya
belem
belfast
belgium
belgrade
belize
bell

Word Origin & Etymology

Derived from the Latin 'Belgium', a term used by Julius Caesar in his 'Gallic War' to describe the territory inhabited by the Belgae, a confederation of Celtic and Germanic tribes in northern Gaul.

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

Cite this Entry

Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Belgium. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 15, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/belgium
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