Belgian
pronunciation
How to pronounce Belgian in British English: UK [ˈbeldʒən]
How to pronounce Belgian in American English: US [ˈbeldʒən]
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- Noun:
- a native or inhabitant of Belgium
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- 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 .