vrijhaven

Dutch

Etymology

Compound of vrij (“free”) +‎ haven (“harbour, port”).

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ˈvrɛi̯ˌɦaː.vən/

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• Hyphenation: vrij‧ha‧ven

Noun

vrijhaven f (plural vrijhavens, diminutive vrijhaventje n)

1. free port, free zone
2. (figurative) haven, refuge