Dutch

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Etymology

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From heer +‎ -schap +‎ -ij.

Compare German Herrschaft.

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /ɦeːr.sxɑˈpɛi̯/
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  • Hyphenation: heer‧schap‧pij

Noun

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heerschappij f (plural heerschappijen, diminutive heerschappijtje n)

  1. lordship, dominion