noun
Netherlands
NEH-thuh-luhndz
noun
1
A country in Western Europe known for its flat, low-lying land, canals, and the city of Amsterdam.
"Much of the Netherlands sits below sea level, protected by an extensive system of dikes."
How to Use Netherlands
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishThe country whose capital is Amsterdam, often informally (but incorrectly) called "Holland."
Word Forms
the Netherlands plural
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Much of the _____ sits below sea level, protected by an extensive system of dikes.
Etymology
From nether ("lower") + lands — a literal description of the country's low-lying geography, much of which sits at or below sea level.