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the hague

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1

A major city on the western coast of the Netherlands, serving as the administrative capital, the seat of the Dutch government and parliament, and the residence of the royal family.

2

A metonym for the international legal and judicial institutions hosted in the city, most notably the International Court of Justice and the International Criminal Court.

Example

"The war criminal was eventually extradited to face trial at The Hague."

Word Nuance & Usage

While The Hague is the seat of the Dutch government, parliament, the Supreme Court, and the Council of State, Amsterdam is the official constitutional capital of the Netherlands.

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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 The hague. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/the-hague
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