Definitions for Netherlands
ˈnɛð ər ləndznether·lands

Princeton's WordNetRate this definition:3.2 / 6 votes

1. Netherlands, The Netherlands, Kingdom of The Netherlands, Nederland, Hollandnoun

   a constitutional monarchy in western Europe on the North Sea; half the country lies below sea level

WiktionaryRate this definition:3.4 / 7 votes

1. Netherlandsadjective

   Of or pertaining to the Netherlands.

2. Netherlandsnoun

   A country in northwestern Europe bordering Germany and Belgium. Official name: Kingdom of the Netherlands.

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1. Netherlands

   The Netherlands (Dutch: Nederland, [ˈneːdərlɑnt] (listen)), often incorrectly termed Holland, is a country in Northwestern Europe with some overseas territories in the Caribbean. In Europe, it consists of 12 provinces that border Germany to the east, Belgium to the south, and the North Sea to the northwest, with maritime borders in the North Sea with those countries and the United Kingdom. Together with the Caribbean Netherlands —Bonaire, Sint Eustatius and Saba—it forms a constituent country of the Kingdom of the Netherlands. The official language is Dutch and a secondary official language in the province of Friesland is West Frisian. In the north and east of the country, Low Saxon is also spoken, and in the southeast, Limburgish. In the Caribbean Netherlands English and Papiamento are recognised languages. The four largest cities in the Netherlands are Amsterdam, Rotterdam, The Hague and Utrecht. Amsterdam is the country's most populous city and nominal capital, while The Hague holds the seat of the States General, Cabinet and Supreme Court. The Port of Rotterdam is the busiest seaport in Europe, and the busiest in any country outside Asia. Amsterdam Airport Schiphol is the busiest airport in the Netherlands, and the third busiest in Europe. The country is a founding member of the EU, Eurozone, G10, NATO, OECD and WTO, as well as a part of the Schengen Area and the trilateral Benelux Union. It hosts several intergovernmental organisations and international courts, many of which are centered in The Hague, which is consequently dubbed 'the world's legal capital'.Netherlands literally means 'lower countries' in reference to its low elevation and flat topography, with only about 50% of its land exceeding 1 metre (3 ft 3 in) above sea level, and nearly 17% falling below sea level. Most of the areas below sea level, known as polders, are the result of land reclamation that began in the 16th century. With a population of 17.4 million people, all living within a total area of roughly 41,800 square kilometres (16,100 sq mi)—of which the land area is 33,500 square kilometres (12,900 sq mi)—the Netherlands is the 12th most densely populated country in the world and the 5th most densely populated country in Europe, with a density of 521 per square kilometre (1,350/sq mi). Nevertheless, it is the world's second-largest exporter of food and agricultural products (after the United States), owing to its fertile soil, mild climate, intensive agriculture and inventiveness.The Netherlands has been a parliamentary constitutional monarchy with a unitary structure since 1848. The country has a tradition of pillarisation and a long record of social tolerance, having legalised abortion, prostitution and human euthanasia, along with maintaining a liberal drug policy. The Netherlands abolished the death penalty in 1870, allowed women's suffrage in 1917, before becoming the world's first country to legalise same-sex marriage in 2001. Its mixed-market advanced economy had the thirteenth-highest per capita income globally. The Netherlands ranks among the highest in international indexes of press freedom, economic freedom, human development and quality of life, as well as happiness.. In 2009, The Netherlands had the seventh highest economy as measured by GDP per capita. In 2013, it ranked fourth on the human development index.

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1. netherlands

   The Netherlands is a country located in northwestern Europe, known for its flat landscape characterized by canals, tulip fields, windmills and cycling routes. It has a parliamentary constitutional monarchy government system. The country's capital is Amsterdam, but its government and the King’s residence are in The Hague. The Netherlands is also one of the countries that forms part of the Kingdom of the Netherlands, along with Aruba, Curaçao, and Sint Maarten. The country is a founding member of EU, NATO, WTO and other international organizations. It also has a highly developed economy, with a focus on sectors such as technology, engineering and finance. Dutch is the official language of the Netherlands.

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1. Netherlands

   The Netherlands is a constituent country of the Kingdom of the Netherlands, consisting of twelve provinces in North-West Europe and three islands in the Caribbean. The European part of the Netherlands borders the North Sea to the north and west, Belgium to the south, and Germany to the east, and shares maritime borders with Belgium, Germany and the United Kingdom. It is a parliamentary democracy organised as a unitary state. The country capital is Amsterdam and the seat of government is The Hague. The Netherlands in its entirety is often referred to as "Holland", although North and South Holland are actually only two of its provinces. The Netherlands is a geographically low-lying country, with about 20% of its area and 21% of its population located below sea level, and 50% of its land lying less than one metre above sea level. This distinct feature contributes to the country's name: in Dutch, English, and in many other European languages, its name literally means " Low Countries" or "Low Country". Most of the areas below sea level are man-made, caused by centuries of extensive and poorly controlled peat extraction, lowering the surface by several meters. Even in flooded areas peat extraction continued through turf dredging. From the late 16th century land reclamation started and large polder areas are now preserved through elaborate drainage systems with dikes, canals and pumping stations. Much of the Netherlands is formed by the estuary of three important European rivers, which together with their distributaries form the Rhine-Meuse-Scheldt delta. Most of the country is very flat, with the exception of foothills in the far southeast and several low hill ranges in the central parts.

The Nuttall EncyclopediaRate this definition:2.3 / 3 votes

1. Netherlands

   a term formerly applied to the whole NW. corner of Europe, occupied by Belgium (q. v.) and Holland, but now an official designation only of Holland (q. v.).

Etymology and OriginsRate this definition:3.0 / 2 votes

1. Netherlands

   Literally the Low Countries, now comprised in the kingdom of Holland.

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Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of Netherlands in Chaldean Numerology is: 6

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of Netherlands in Pythagorean Numerology is: 3

Examples of Netherlands in a Sentence

1. Richard Whitman:

   We can see when we look at countries like the Netherlands, for example, that electorates are really attracted to the idea of nationalism and sovereignty, and that presents a problem for the European Union.

2. Onno Eichelsheim:

   We know for sure they were not on holiday in the Netherlands. They had numerous telephones on them, different sizes, different makes. They had quite a few on them personally.

3. Antonio Costa:

   Naturally, I'm referring to the Netherlands, there is at least one country in the euro zone that resists understanding that sharing a common currency implies sharing a common effort.

4. Matteo Salvini:

   You( Lifeline) did a show of strength by contravening the indications of the Italian and Libyan coast guard. Now, you'll carry this human load to the Netherlands.

5. Chief Executive Jeff Gravenhorst:

   Our growth is too weak in the Netherlands, and the Brazilian macro economy is going through a difficult time now, and that also hits ISS.

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References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=Netherlands
2. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Netherlands
3. ^ Wikipedia
   https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Netherlands
4. ^ ChatGPT
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5. ^ Wikidata
   https://www.wikidata.org/w/index.php?search=Netherlands
6. ^ The Nuttall Encyclopedia
   https://www.gutenberg.org/cache/epub/12342/pg12342-images.html#Netherlands
7. ^ Etymology and Origins
   https://www.gutenberg.org/cache/epub/54657/pg54657-images.html#:~:text=Netherlands