Belgian

pronunciation

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  • Noun:
    a native or inhabitant of Belgium
  • Adjective:
    of or relating to or characteristic of Belgium or the Belgian people

Word Origin

Belgian (adj.)
1620s, in reference to the ancient Belgæ (see Belgium). Belgian Congo formed 1908 by annexation.

Example

1. Belgian customs didn 't respond to requests for comment .
2. Belgian and french borrowing costs are rising .
3. The belgian private-banking industry is booming .
4. The local store has started selling baguettes and belgian beers .
5. Before the first world war belgian brewing was still highly fragmented .

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