Siberië

See also: Sibérie

Dutch

Alternative forms

• Siberia (obsolete)
• Siberien (obsolete)
• Siberiën (obsolete)

Etymology

Borrowed from Russian Сибирь (Sibirʹ), which derives in turn from the name of a Tatar fortress.

The hamlet in Drenthe is first attested as Siberien in 1851-1855. Named after the region in Russia. The settlement was named for its perceived remoteness.

The hamlet in Noord-Brabant is attested as Siberië in 1978. Named after the region in Russia. The settlement was named for its perceived remoteness.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ˌsiˈbeː.ri.ə/

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• Hyphenation: Si‧be‧rië
• Rhymes: -eːriə

Proper noun

Siberië n

1. Siberia (the region of Russia in Asia) [from early 17th c.]
2. A hamlet in Hoogeveen, Drenthe, Netherlands
3. A hamlet in Land van Cuijk, Noord-Brabant, Netherlands

Derived terms

• Siberisch

References

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