Siberië
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See also: Sibérie
Dutch
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Etymology
Borrowed from Russian Сибирь (Sibirʹ), which derives in turn from the name of a Tatar fortress.
The hamlet in Drenthe is first attested as Siberien in 1851-1855. Named after the region in Russia. The settlement was named for its perceived remoteness.
The hamlet in Noord-Brabant is attested as Siberië in 1978. Named after the region in Russia. The settlement was named for its perceived remoteness.
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Proper noun
Siberië n
- Siberia (the region of Russia in Asia)
- A hamlet in Hoogeveen, Drenthe, Netherlands
- A hamlet in Land van Cuijk, North Brabant, Netherlands
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References
- van Berkel, Gerard, Samplonius, Kees (2018) Nederlandse plaatsnamen verklaard (in Dutch), Mijnbestseller.nl, →ISBN