hoofdplaats

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Dutch

Etymology

From hoofd- +‎ plaats.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈɦoːft.plaːts/
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  • Hyphenation: hoofd‧plaats

Noun

hoofdplaats f (plural hoofdplaatsen, diminutive hoofdplaatsje n)

  1. the most important place in a region, such as a capital, seat of government, or of industry
  2. an important place in a region