achterland

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Dutch[edit]

Etymology[edit]

Compound of achter +‎ land.

Pronunciation[edit]

  • IPA(key): /ˈɑx.tərˌlɑnt/
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  • Hyphenation: ach‧ter‧land

Noun[edit]

achterland n (plural achterlanden, diminutive achterlandje n)

  1. hinterland (area around or serviced by a port)
  2. hinterland (rural region surrounding a city)
  3. hinterland (inland region next to a coast)
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