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Hof van Twente

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English

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Etymology

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Borrowed from Dutch Hof van Twente.

Proper noun

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Hof van Twente

  1. A municipality of Overijssel, Netherlands.

Dutch

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Etymology

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Derived from hof (estate) and the toponym Twente. The name of the new municipality was chosen because of its largely rural character and the presence of multiple large estates within its boundaries.

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /ˈɦɔf vɑn ˈtʋɛn.tə/
  • Hyphenation: Hof van Twen‧te
  • Rhymes: -ɛntə

Proper noun

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Hof van Twente n

  1. A municipality of Overijssel, Netherlands
    Meronyms: Achterhoek, Azelo, Bentelo, Beusbergen, De Ha, Delden, Deldenerbroek, Deldeneresch, Diepenheim, Dijkerhoek, Elsen, Elsenerbroek, Goor, Hengevelde, Herike, Kerspel Goor, Markelo, Markelosebroek, Markvelde, Pothoek, Stokkum, Wiene, Zeldam