binnenland

See also: Binnenland

Dutch

Etymology

From binnen +‎ land. Perhaps backformed from binnenlands.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈbɪ.nə(n)ˌlɑnt/
  • Audio:(file)
  • Hyphenation: bin‧nen‧land

Noun

binnenland n (plural binnenlanden)

  1. everything within the boundaries of a nation (as opposed to buitenland)
    de binnenlandpagina in de krant: the national news section in the newspaper
    Deze artiest heeft succes in binnen- en buitenland.
    This artist is successful at home and abroad.
  2. inland, hinterland, upcountry
    Ze is momenteel in het binnenland. (Suriname)
    She's currently out in the hinterland.

Antonyms

Descendants

  • Afrikaans: binneland
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