veenkolonie

Dutch

Etymology

Compound of veen +‎ kolonie.

Pronunciation
  • IPA(key): /ˈveːn.koːˌloː.ni/
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  • Hyphenation: veen‧ko‧lo‧nie

Noun

veenkolonie f (plural veenkoloniën)

  1. A settlement that arose as a result of peat excavation.

Usage notes

In the Netherlands, this word often refers to settlements in eastern Drenthe and eastern Groningen.

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