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Definition of netherlands

netherlands

/ˈnɛð.ɚ.ləndz/
neth · er · lands
Adjective:Netherlandic
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netherlands Lexical Profile

• noun

1

A country located in northwestern Europe, bordering Germany to the east, Belgium to the south, and the North Sea to the northwest, known for its flat landscape, canals, and historic windmills.

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Word Nuance & Usage

Although plural in form, 'the Netherlands' takes a singular verb. It is frequently conflated with 'Holland', which strictly refers only to two of its twelve provinces.

• Nearby Words

netballer
netbook
nether
netherlands
netherworld
netiquette
netizen

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Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Netherlands. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/netherlands
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