Stedum

Dutch

Etymology

First attested as stedion in the 10th or 11th century. Derived from the dative plural form of Old Frisian sted (“place, city”). Compare Stiem.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ˈsteː.dʏm/
• Hyphenation: Ste‧dum

Proper noun

Stedum n

1. A village and former municipality of Eemsdelta, Groningen, Netherlands.

Derived terms

• Stedumer
• Steerwolde

References

• van Berkel, Gerard, Samplonius, Kees (2018) Nederlandse plaatsnamen verklaard (in Dutch), Mijnbestseller.nl, →ISBN