Nieuw-Holland

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Dutch[edit]

Alternative forms[edit]

Etymology[edit]

Compound of nieuw +‎ Holland.

Pronunciation[edit]

  • IPA(key): /ˌniu̯ˈɦɔ.lɑnt/

Proper noun[edit]

Nieuw-Holland n

  1. (historical) Australia
    Synonyms: Australië, Zuidland
  2. (historical) the Dutch colonial territories in Brazil