hoogheemraadschap

Dutch

Etymology

From hoogheemraad +‎ -schap or hoog +‎ heemraadschap.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ɦoːxˈɦeːm.raːtˌsxɑp/

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• Hyphenation: hoog‧heem‧raad‧schap

Noun

hoogheemraadschap n (plural hoogheemraadschappen)

1. (Netherlands) water board, level of government structure for water management (only used for a few water boards in Holland and Utrecht)

   Synonym: waterschap