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Achterland
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Dutch
Etymology
First attested as den achter-lande, opgaende in graeflandt in 1365. Derived from nl dum achterland land located behind other land.
Pronunciation
nl /ˈɑx.tərˌlɑnt/
nl Ach ter land
nl achterland
Proper noun
n
nl hamlet mun/Molenlanden p/South Holland c/Netherlands
References
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