Griekenland

Dutch

Alternative forms
  • Griekeland (obsolete)
  • Griekelandt (obsolete)
  • Griekelant (obsolete)
  • Griekenlandt (obsolete)
  • Griekenlant (obsolete)

Etymology

From Middle Dutch Griekenlant, from Old Dutch Grieklant. Equivalent to Griek (“Greek, Greek person”) +‎ -en- +‎ land (“land, country”). This etymology is incomplete. You can help Wiktionary by elaborating on the origins of this term.

Pronunciation
  • IPA(key): /ˈɣrikə(n)ˌlɑnt/
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  • Hyphenation: Grie‧ken‧land

Proper noun

Griekenland n

  1. Greece (a country in Southeast Europe)
    Synonym: Helleense Republiek

Descendants
  • Afrikaans: Griekeland
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