Dutch

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Etymology

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From buiten +‎ land.

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /ˈbœy̯.tə(n)ˌlɑnt/
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  • Hyphenation: bui‧ten‧land

Noun

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buitenland n (uncountable)

  1. all foreign countries, collectively; anything abroad
    Zij studeert in het buitenland.
    She is studying abroad.

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Derived terms

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Descendants

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  • Afrikaans: buiteland
  • Negerhollands: bytten land
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