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Dutch
Etymology
Compound of veen + kolonie.
Pronunciation
- IPA(key): /ˈveːn.koːˌloː.ni/
- Hyphenation: veen‧ko‧lo‧nie
Noun
veenkolonie f (plural veenkoloniën)
- A settlement that arose as a result of peat excavation.
Usage notes
In the Netherlands, this word often refers to settlements in eastern Drenthe and eastern Groningen.