maatschappij

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Dutch

Alternative forms

Etymology

From maatschap +‎ -ij.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˌmaːt.sxɑˈpɛi̯/
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  • Rhymes: -ɛi̯
  • Hyphenation: maat‧schap‧pij

Noun

maatschappij f (plural maatschappijen, diminutive maatschappijtje n)

  1. company
    Synonyms: bedrijf, maatschap
  2. society
    Synonyms: gemeenschap, samenleving

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