Griekenland

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Dutch

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Alternative forms

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Etymology

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From Middle Dutch Griekenlant, from Old Dutch Grieklant. Equivalent to Griek (Greek, Greek person) +‎ -en- +‎ land (land, country). This etymology is incomplete. You can help Wiktionary by elaborating on the origins of this term.

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /ˈɣrikə(n)ˌlɑnt/
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  • Hyphenation: Grie‧ken‧land

Proper noun

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Griekenland n (adjective Grieks, demonym Griek m or Griekse f)

  1. Greece (a country in Southeast Europe)
    Synonym: Helleense Republiek

Descendants

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  • Afrikaans: Griekeland