Holland
pronunciation
How to pronounce Holland in British English:
UK ['hɒlənd]
How to pronounce Holland in American English:
US ['hɑlənd]
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- Noun:
- a constitutional monarchy in western Europe on the North Sea; achieved independence from Spain in 1579; half the country lies below sea level
Word Origin
- Holland
- "the Netherlands," early 14c., from Dutch Holland, probably Old Dutch holt lant "wood land," describing the district around Dordrecht, the nucleus of Holland. Technically, just one province of the Netherlands, but in English use extended to the whole nation.
Example
- 1. In holland , strangers play chess in coffee houses .
- 2. Denmark scored second while holland was third .
- 3. Holland and belgium could follow suit .
- 4. Following a practice from holland , we suggest working in pairs .
- 5. The figure is also a low 11 per cent in holland and france .