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Etymology

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From mijn (mine) +‎ wezen (occupation, sector).

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /ˈmɛi̯nˌʋeː.zə(n)/
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  • Hyphenation: mijn‧we‧zen

Noun

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mijnwezen n (uncountable)

  1. mining (mining sector; mining as an economic activity)
    Synonym: mijnbouw
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