IJburg

Dutch

Etymology

Late 20th century. Compound of the hydronym IJ and burg (“fortified place”), a common toponymic element.

Pronunciation

  • Hyphenation: IJ‧burg

Proper noun

IJburg n

  1. a neighbourhood of Amsterdam, North Holland, Netherlands
    Meronyms: Buiteneiland, Centrumeiland, Grote Rieteiland, Haveneiland, Kleine Rieteiland, Rieteiland-Oost, Steigereiland, Strandeiland, Zeeburgereiland

Derived terms

  • IJburger
  • IJburgs

Further reading

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